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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 - GASOLINE article.

CODE 45 TERMINAL & CIRCUIT WIRING IDENTIFICATION

Engine Application ECM/PCM Terminal Wire Color
"C" & "K" Series
5.0L A/T
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
5.0L M/T & 5.7L M/T
Oxygen Sensor Signal D7 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground D6 Tan
"G" Series
5.0L A/T
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
Fig 1: Code 45 Schematic (5.0L) Rich Exhaust Indication
G91H07378
Fig 2: Code 45 Flow Chart (5.0L) Rich Exhaust Indication
G91A07351