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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 article in this section.

CODE 45 ECM TERMINAL & CIRCUIT WIRING IDENTIFICATION

Application ECM Terminal Wire Color
All Others Except 3.8L
Oxygen Sensor Signal D7 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground D6 Tan
3.8L
Oxygen Sensor Signal D3 Purple
Oxygen Sensor Ground D2 Tan
Fig 1: Code 45, Schematic, Rich Exhaust Indication
G91H07378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Code 45, Flow Chart, Rich Exhaust Indication
G91A07351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.