Diagnostic Test

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DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, Clear DTCs in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
3. With the scan tool, actuate the EGR Valve Solenoid Duty Cycle to 79.9%.
4. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the DTC Active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
(K35) EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of EGR Solenoid Control Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the EGR Valve Assembly connector.
3. Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage of the (K35) EGR Control circuit in the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the (K35) EGR Control circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
(K35) EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And (K35) EGR Control Circuit In EGR Valve Assembly Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K35) EGR Control circuit in the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the short to ground in the (K35) EGR Control circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
(K35) EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Of EGR Solenoid Control Circuit Between EGR Valve Assembly Harness Connector And Appropriate Terminal Of PCM Pinout Box 8815
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CAUTION:
Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position) to perform diagnosis.
1. Measure the resistance of the (K35) EGR Control circuit between the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Repair the excessive resistance in the (K35) EGR Control circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
(Z908) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 4: Using 12-volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts To Check Ground Circuit In EGR Valve Assembly Harness Connector
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1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 Volts, check the (Z908) Ground circuit in the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Is the test light illuminated and bright?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6.
  No
  - Repair the (Z908) Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the C2 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, actuate the EGR Valve Solenoid Duty Cycle.
4. Select the Duty Cycle reading of 79.9%
5. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K35) EGR Control circuit in the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector.
  NOTE:
  If the DTC is active, the actuation test may not be allowed by the PCM. If may be necessary to clear the DTCs before starting the actuation.
  
  NOTE:
  The voltage supplied to the solenoid circuit during the actuation may be less than battery voltage. The test light should be illuminated, but may not be as bright as a direct connection to the battery.
  
  NOTE:
  The test light should be illuminated and bright proportional to the maximum duty cycle allowed by the scan tool. For example, if the scan tool allows 100% actuation, the brightness should be as bright as a direct connection to the battery. If the scan tool allows a maximum 25% actuation, the brightness should be 25% as bright as a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test light illuminate accordingly during the actuation?
  
  Yes
  - Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Solenoid and the Powertrain Control Module connectors. Replace the EGR Valve Assembly in accordance with the Service Information if no problems were found with the connectors.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 7.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the EGR Solenoid Assembly and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Solenoid and the Powertrain Control Module connectors.
4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .