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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987HI-CUBE 6.2 J, 475/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L)TROUBLE CODE CHARTSCODE 45, RICH EXHAUST INDICATIONEGR PROBLEM
1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 475/M40
EGR Problem
1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 475/M40SECTION EGR Problem
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EGR valve sticking open at idle is usually accompanied by a rough idle and/or stalling. If Code 45 is intermittent, see INTERMITTENTS in appropriate TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
CODE 45 TERMINAL & CIRCUIT WIRING IDENTIFICATION
| Application | PCM Terminal | Wire Color | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "C" & "K" Series | ||||
| 7.4L A/T & M/T | ||||
| Oxygen Sensor Signal | A10 | Purple | ||
| Oxygen Sensor Ground | A12 | Tan | ||
| "G" Series | ||||
| 7.4L A/T | ||||
| Oxygen Sensor Signal | A10 | Purple | ||
| Oxygen Sensor Ground | A12 | Tan | ||
| "P" Series | ||||
| 7.4L A/T | ||||
| Oxygen Sensor Signal | A10 | Purple | ||
| Oxygen Sensor Ground | A12 | Tan | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.