DTC P046C (2018 2019 2020 2021)

DTC P046C  : EGR Valve Position Sensor Out of Range

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   EGR valve position sensor (EGR VLS)	More than 4.56	V

   Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

2. Determine possible failure area (EGR valve position sensor, others)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   EGR valve 5P connector

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	EGR valve 5P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	EGR valve 5P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
   Test point 2	EGR valve 5P connector (female terminals) No. 3:

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   Is there about 5.0 V?

   YES 

   Replace the EGR valve .

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Open wire check (SG2 line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

   -3. Disconnect the following connector.

   PCM connector B (51P)

   -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	EGR valve 5P connector: disconnected
   	PCM connector B (51P): disconnected
   Test point 1	EGR valve 5P connector (female terminals) No. 3:
   Test point 2	PCM connector B (51P) No. 5

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The SG2 wire is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM .

   NO 

   Repair an open in the SG2 wire between the PCM (B5) and the EGR valve.