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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSEGR VALVE POSITION SENSORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
EGR Valve Position Sensor: Description and Operation
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Description and Operation
The EGR pintle position sensor is an integral part of the EGR valve assembly. This sensor can not be serviced separately from the EGR valve assembly.
The PCM monitors the EGR valve pintle position input to ensure that the valve responds properly to commands from the PCM and to detect a fault if the pintle position sensor and control circuits are open or shorted.
If the PCM detects a pintle position signal voltage outside the normal range of the pintle position sensor, or a signal voltage that is not within a tolerance considered acceptable for proper EGR system operation, the PCM will set DTC P1404 EGR Valve Stuck Open.
EGR Pintle Position Sensor:
The PCM monitors the EGR valve pintle position input to ensure that the valve responds properly to commands from the PCM and to detect a fault if the pintle position sensor and control circuits are open or shorted.
If the PCM detects a pintle position signal voltage outside the normal range of the pintle position sensor, or a signal voltage that is not within a tolerance considered acceptable for proper EGR system operation, the PCM will set DTC P1404 EGR Valve Stuck Open.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.