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EGR Problem

EGR valve sticking open at idle is usually accompanied by a rough idle and/or stalling. Also check for shorted/leaking injector and fuel-contaminated oil. If code is intermittent, see INTERMITTENTS in TESTS W/O CODES - 3.4L/5.7L article in this section.

CODE 45 PCM TERMINAL & CIRCUIT WIRING IDENTIFICATION

Application PCM Terminal Wire Color
Left O2 Signal C20 Purple/White
Left O2 Ground C19 Tan/White
Right O2 Signal C8 Purple
Right O2 Ground C7 Tan
Fig 1: Code 45 Schematic (5.7L) Rich Exhaust Indication
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Fig 2: Code 45 Diagnostic Flow Chart (5.7L) Rich Exhaust Indication
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