P0404
DTC P0404
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The engine control module (ECM) uses the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) position sensor to determine the position of the EGR valve. The ECM sends a reference voltage through the 5-volt reference circuit to the EGR position sensor. The ECM provides a voltage return path for the sensor through the low reference circuit. A variable voltage signal, based on the EGR valve position, is sent from the sensor to the ECM through the EGR position sensor signal circuit. The ECM compares the actual EGR position with the desired EGR position when the EGR valve is commanded open or closed. If the ECM detects a variance between the actual EGR position and desired EGR position for a calibrated amount of time while the EGR valve is commanded open, DTC P0404 sets.
DTC DESCRIPTOR
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0404 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Open Position Performance
CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- DTCs P0642 and P0643 are not set.
- The engine is running for more than 0.5 seconds.
- The ignition voltage is between 11-18 volts.
- The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 0-150.75°C (32-303.35°F).
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 57-99.75°C (134.6-211.6°F).
- The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 72 kPa.
- The power take-off (PTO) is not engaged.
- The desired EGR valve position is more than 3 percent.
- DTC P0404 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.
CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The difference between the actual EGR position and the desired EGR position is more than 6 percent.
- The above condition is present for more than 5 seconds
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS - CALIFORNIA
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS - FEDERAL
- The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records.
- The driver information center (DIC), if equipped, may display a message.
CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
TEST
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Steps 6-9:
