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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

Application ECM/PCM Terminal Wire Color
"C" & "K" Series
4.3L
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
"G" Series
4.3L A/T
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
"L" & "M" Series
4.3L
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
"P" Series
4.3L
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
"S" & "T" Series
4.3L (VIN W) Pickup & A/T Utility
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
4.3L (VIN Z) A/T Pickup
Oxygen Sensor Signal A10 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground A12 Tan
Fig 1: Code 45 Schematic (4.3L) Rich Exhaust Indication
G91H07378
Fig 2: Code 45 Flow Chart (4.3L) Rich Exhaust Indication
G91A07351