EGR Problem

1993 Chevrolet Forward Control 7.4 NSECTION EGR Problem

EGR valve sticking open at idle is usually accompanied by a rough idle and/or stalling. If Code 45 is intermittent, see INTERMITTENTS in TESTS W/O CODES article in this section.

CODE 45 ECM TERMINAL & CIRCUIT WIRING IDENTIFICATION

Application ECM Terminal Wire Color
All With 4L80-E Transmission (1)
Oxygen Sensor Signal C14 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground C13 Tan
2.5L, 2.8L, 3.1L & "C", "K" & "P" Series 4.3L (1) & V8 (All With M/T)
Oxygen Sensor Signal D7 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground D6 Tan
(1) The 4.3L oxygen sensor has 3 wires: sensor signal, common ground and heating element.
Fig 1: CODE 45, Schematic, Rich Exhaust Indication
G91H07378
RENDER: 1.0x

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