Engine Control System 1A-139
DTC44 - EGR Valve Position Sensor System Fault
Circuit Description
The EGR valve position sensor sends the voltage
signal that alters in response to the change in EGR
valve position to the ECM. The ECM calculates the
EGR valve position from this voltage signal and uses it
in EGR control and other control tasks.
DTC44 will be set when the output voltage from the
EGR valve position sensor is excessively high or low.
Major Faulty Event
• Generation of black smoke
• Short power
• Poor driveability
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The EGR valve position sensor voltage deviates from
the range between 0.3 V and 4.6 V for at least 3
seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• After the DTC is set, the ECM will illuminate the
CHECK ENGINE lamp (MIL).
• Intake throttle and EGR systems are disabled.
• The EGR motor is deenergized.
• Fault judgment is disabled on EGR valve.
Conditions for Clearing MIL/DTC
When the system fails and the DTC is stored to the
ECM, even repairing the faulty portion will not clear the
DTC from the memory. To clear the DTC, conduct the
following steps.
1. Turn off the idle position switch for not less than 1
second but not more than 3 seconds. (Press the
accelerator pedal.)
2. Turn on the idle position switch for not less than 1
second but not more than 3 seconds. (Release the
accelerator pedal.)
3. Turn off the idle position switch for not less than 1
second but not more than 3 seconds. (Press the
accelerator pedal.)
4. Turn on the idle position switch for not less than 1
second but not more than 3 seconds. (Release the
accelerator pedal.)
5. Turn off the idle position switch for not less than 1
second but not more than 3 seconds. (Press the
accelerator pedal.)
6. After the above operations are properly completed,
the CHECK ENGINE lamp (MIL) illuminates for 3
seconds to report the memory is cleared.
7. Turn off the starter switch. Wait for 5 seconds and
turn on the starter switch again.
When Tech 2 has been connected to the vehicle, the
DTC can be cleared through the memory clear
operation with Tech 2.
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ECM
(Engine
Control
Module)
CKP
Sensor
CMP
Sensor
ITP
Sensor
EGR Valve
Position
Sensor
Common
Rail
Pressure
Sensor