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Diagnostic Aids

Perform this test when instructed by QUICK TEST  or if directed by other test procedures.

To prevent replacement of good components, be aware following non-EEC related areas may be cause of problem:

This CIRCUIT TEST is intended to diagnose following:

Fig 1: EGR Temp. (EGRT) Sensor Ckts. & Connector Terminal ID
G92C03820
TEST PIN NO. 43 (EGRT) WIRE COLOR IDENTIFICATION

Application Wire Color
All Models Red/Gray
TEST PIN NO. 46 (SIG RTN) WIRE COLOR ID

Application Wire Color
All Models Black/Blue

1) Continuous Memory Code 327 Verification  Code 327 indicates that at least once within previous 80 warm-up cycles, EGRT sensor signal was less than self-test minimum. Possible causes for this fault are:

Turn ignition off. Clear codes from ECA memory. Start engine, and let it run for at least 2 minutes. Repeat KOEO SELF-TEST  . If Code 327 is not displayed, go to step 90). If Code 327 is displayed, go to step 2).

2) Induce Opposite Code  Turn ignition on. Disconnect EGRT sensor. Clear codes from ECA memory. Start engine, and let it run for at least 2 minutes. Repeat KOEO SELF-TEST  . If Code 327 is not displayed, go to step 3). If Code 327 is displayed, replace EGRT sensor.

3) Check EGRT Circuit For Short To Ground  Turn ignition off. Wait 10 seconds. Disconnect ECA 60-pin connector. Inspect and repair any damaged wiring. Install EEC-IV Breakout Box (T83L-50-EEC-IV), leaving ECA disconnected. Disconnect EGRT sensor wiring harness connector. Measure resistance between test pin No. 43 and pins No. 40, 46 and 60 at breakout box. If resistance is 10,000 ohms or more, replace ECA and repeat QUICK TEST  . If resistance is less than 10,000 ohms, repair short circuit and repeat QUICK TEST.

NOTE: A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips from step 3) to step 5). No test procedures have been omitted.

5) Continuous Memory Code 337  Code 337 indicates that at least once within previous 80 warm-up cycles, EGRT sensor signal was greater than self-test maximum. Possible causes for this fault are:

Turn ignition off. Clear codes from ECA memory. Start engine, and let it run for at least 2 minutes. Repeat KOEO SELF-TEST  . If Code 327 is not displayed, go to step 90). If Code 327 is displayed, go to step 6).

6)  Turn ignition off. Disconnect EGRT sensor. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between EGRT terminal at EGRT sensor wiring harness connector and negative battery cable. If voltage is one volt or more, repair short and repeat QUICK TEST  . If voltage is less than one volt, go to step 7).

7)  Turn ignition off. Clear codes from ECA memory. Connect jumper wire between EGRT terminal and SIG RTN terminal at EGRT sensor wiring harness connector. Start engine, and let it run for at least 2 minutes. Repeat KOEO SELF-TEST  . If Code 327 is displayed, replace EGRT sensor and repeat QUICK TEST  . If Code 327 is not displayed, go to step 8).

8) Check Continuity Of Circuits  Turn ignition off, and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect ECA 60-pin connector. Install EEC-IV Breakout Box (T83L-50-EEC-IV), leaving ECA and EGRT sensor disconnected. Measure resistance between EGRT terminal at EGRT wiring harness connector and test pin No. 43 at breakout box. Measure resistance between SIG RTN terminal at EGRT wiring harness connector and test pin No. 46 at breakout box. If either reading is 5 ohms or more, service open circuit. Repeat QUICK TEST  . If both readings are less than 5 ohms, replace ECA.

NOTE: A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips from step 8) to step 10). No test procedures have been omitted.

10) Continuous Memory Code 326  Code 326 indicates that within previous 80 warm-up cycles, ECA detected EGR flow at idle. Possible causes for this fault are:

Turn ignition off. Clear codes from ECA memory. Start engine, and let it run for at least 2 minutes. If engine idles rough or stalls, clean or replace EGR valve. If engine does not stall or idle rough, go to step 11).

11)  Repeat KOEO SELF-TEST  . If Continuous Memory Code 326 is not present, go to step 90). If Continuous Memory Code 326 is present, disconnect ECA 60-pin connector. Inspect it for damaged wiring, and repair as necessary. Install EEC-IV Breakout Box (T83L-50-EEC-IV), leaving ECA disconnected. Measure resistance between EGRT terminal at EGRT wiring harness connector and test pin No. 43 at breakout box. Measure resistance between SIG RTN terminal at EGRT wiring harness connector and test pin No. 46 at breakout box. If either resistance is 5 ohms or more, service open circuit. Repeat QUICK TEST  . If either resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace EGRT sensor.

NOTE: A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips from step 11) to step 20). No test procedures have been omitted.

20) Continuous Memory Code 332  Code 332 indicates that within previous 80 warm-up cycles, ECA did not detect EGR flow at part throttle. Possible causes for this fault are:

Turn ignition off. Disconnect vacuum hose at EGR valve. Connect vacuum pump to ERG valve. Apply 10 in. Hg to EGR valve. If vacuum is not held, repair or replace EGR valve. If vacuum is held, go to step 21).

21)  Turn ignition off. Release vacuum from EGR valve. Clear codes from ECA memory. Start engine. Apply 10 in. Hg to EGR valve, and hold 2 minutes. If engine idles rough or stalls, go to step 22). If engine does not idle rough or stall, clean or replace EGR valve.

22)  Repeat KOEO SELF-TEST  . If Continuous Memory Code 326 is present, clean or replace EGR valve. If Continuous Memory Code 326 is not present, replace EGRT sensor and repeat QUICK TEST  .

NOTE: A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips from step 22) to step 90). No test procedures have been omitted.

90) Check EEC-IV Wiring Harness  Enter wiggle test. See CONTINUOUS MONITOR MODE (WIGGLE TEST)  under QUICK TEST. Bend, wiggle and shake small sections of EEC-IV harness from TPS wiring harness connector to firewall and from firewall to ECA while observing analog voltmeter or scan tester. If fault is indicated, isolate fault in wiring and repair as necessary. Clear codes, and repeat QUICK TEST  . If no fault is indicated, go to step 91).

91) Check ECA & Harness Connectors  Turn ignition off, and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect ECA 60-pin connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage, and repair as necessary. Clear codes from ECA memory, and repeat QUICK TEST  . If connectors and terminals are okay, fault cannot be duplicated at this time. Testing is complete.