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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 or leaking injector and fuel-contaminated oil. 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
3.4L "W" Body
O2 Signal A16 Purple
O2 Ground A22 Tan
3.4L (VIN S) "F" Body
Left O2 Signal B21 Purple/White
Left O2 Ground B20 Black/White
Right O2 Signal B22 Purple
Right O2 Ground B23 Black/White
Fig 1: Code 45 Schematic (All Models) Rich Exhaust Indication
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Fig 2: Code 45 Flow Chart (All Models) Rich Exhaust Indication
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