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Diagnosis & Repair (Using OBD-II Scan Tester)

  1. Check EGR temperature sensor. See ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. Replace sensor as necessary. If sensor is okay, go to next step.
  2. Check for an open or short circuit in wiring harness between EGR temperature sensor and ECM. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as necessary. If wiring is okay, go to next step.
  3. Check EGR valve. See EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. Replace EGR valve as necessary. If EGR valve is okay, replace ECM and retest.