EGR Problem

1995 GMC Suburban K2500, 6.5 FSECTION EGR Problem
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 GMC Sonoma and 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 - GASOLINE article.

CODE 45 TERMINAL & CIRCUIT WIRING IDENTIFICATION

Application PCM Terminal Wire Color
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
Fig 1: Code 45 Schematic (2.2L) Rich Exhaust Indication
G91H07378
RENDER: 1.0x

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