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EGR System Monitor - Differential Pressure Feedback EGR
  

The Differential Pressure Feedback Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) System Monitor is an on-board strategy designed to test the integrity and flow characteristics of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. The monitor is activated during EGR system operation and after certain base engine conditions are satisfied. Input from the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) ,Intake Air Temperature (IAT) ,Throttle Position (TP) and Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensors is required to activate the EGR System Monitor. Once activated, the EGR System Monitor will perform each of the tests described below during the engine modes and conditions indicated. Some of the EGR System Monitor tests are also performed during on demand self-test.

  1. The differential pressure feedback EGR sensor and circuit are continuously tested for opens and shorts. The monitor looks for the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR circuit voltage to exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits.

The DTCs associated with this test are DTCs P1400 and P1401.

  1. The EGR vacuum regulator solenoid is continuously tested for opens and shorts. The monitor looks for an EGR Vacuum Regulator circuit voltage that is inconsistent with the EGR Vacuum Regulator circuit commanded output state.

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) associated with this test is DTC P1409.

  1. The test for a stuck open EGR valve or EGR flow at idle is continuously performed whenever at idle (TP sensor indicating closed throttle). The monitor compares the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR circuit voltage at idle to the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR circuit voltage stored during key on engine off to determine if EGR flow is present at idle.

The DTC associated with this test is DTC P0402.

  1. The differential pressure feedback EGR sensor upstream hose is tested once per drive cycle for disconnect and plugging. The test is performed with EGR valve closed and during a period of acceleration. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will momentarily command the EGR valve closed. The monitor looks for the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor voltage to be inconsistent for a no flow voltage. A voltage increase or decrease during acceleration while the EGR valve is closed may indicate a fault with the signal hose during this test.

The DTC associated with this test is DTC P1405.

  1. The EGR flow rate test is performed during a steady state when engine speed and load are moderate and EGR vacuum regulator duty cycle is high. The monitor compares the actual Differential Pressure Feedback EGR circuit voltage to a desired EGR flow voltage for that state to determine if EGR flow rate is acceptable or insufficient. This is a system test and may trigger a DTC for any fault causing the EGR system to fail.

The DTC associated with this test is DTC P0401. DTC P1408 is similar to P0401 but performed during KOER Self-Test conditions.

  1. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is activated after one of the above tests fails on two consecutive drive cycles.