Engine exhaust gas recirculation control system fault diagnosis

The role of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is to reduce NOx emissions. The main principle is to introduce an appropriate amount of exhaust gas (5% to 16%) into the cylinder to participate in combustion, reduce the temperature of combustion in the cylinder, thereby reducing NOx emissions. However, in order to ensure that the engine can work normally, the amount of exhaust gas recirculation must be controlled according to changes in engine operating conditions. The Honda Accord 4L engine exhaust gas recirculation system uses closed-loop control technology. The fault diagnosis method is described below.

Exhaust gas recirculation system principle

The Honda Accord 4L engine exhaust gas recirculation system is shown in Figure 1. The engine ECM controls the lift of the EGR valve through an EGR solenoid valve based on signals transmitted by the respective sensors. The EGR valve lift sensor converts the lift of the EGR valve into an electrical signal input ECM, and the ECM compares the lift amount with the optimal EGR valve lift amount determined according to other sensor signals, and then outputs the EGR valve lift adjustment control signal. The lift of the EGR valve is always controlled to the ideal position by the EGR solenoid valve.


Figure 1 Honda Accord 4L engine exhaust gas recirculation system

Fault diagnosis of exhaust gas recirculation system


1. Confirm the fault code

When the MIL displays a DTC of 12, it indicates that the exhaust gas recirculation system has failed. The specific fault diagnosis is as follows:

(1) Read the fault code and short the diagnostic plug (SCS) under the instrument panel. The MIL displays a fault code of 12.

(2) Verify the fault code Clear the fault code, start the engine again, place the automatic transmission handle in P or N gear, keep the engine running at 3000r/min until the fan rotates, and then make the engine idle. Look at the MIL shows the fault code is 12, if the fault indicator is not lit, the system is normal, may be poor line contact, need to check the line between the EGR valve and the ECM for poor contact or loose. If the fault indicator is still lit and the MIL shows a fault code of 12, proceed to the next step.

2. Check the ECM output voltage

1) Turn off the ignition switch and pull out the six-pin plug of the EGR valve.

2) Turn on the ignition switch and measure whether the voltage between the No. 2 terminal and the No. 3 terminal of the EGR valve plug is 5V, as shown in Figure 2. If the voltage is too low or there is no voltage, the power supply line is short-circuited or poorly contacted. It should be excluded. If the voltage is 5V, the next step is checked.


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3. Check if the EGR valve lift sensor line is open circuit


Turn off the ignition switch, unplug the C plug of the ECM, and check the conduction between the C6 terminal of the C plug and the No. 1 terminal of the EGR valve plug, as shown in Figure 3. If not, the EGR valve and the ECM The line between the C6 terminals is faulty and should be excluded. If it is turned on, the next step is checked.


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4. Check if the EGR valve lift sensor line is shorted

Check the continuity between the No. 1 terminal of the EGR valve plug and the ground, as shown in Figure 4. If it is turned on, it indicates that there is an open circuit fault between the EGR valve and the C6 terminal of the ECM, and should be excluded; if it is not turned on, the next step is checked.


Figure 4


5. Check if the EGR valve ground wire is conducting

Check the continuity between the No. 6 terminal of the EGR valve plug and the ground, as shown in Figure 5. If it is not turned on, it indicates that there is an open circuit in the grounding wire of the EGR valve, which should be excluded; if it is turned on, the next step is checked.


Figure 5


6. Check if the EGR valve control circuit is open circuit

Remove the B plug of the ECM connector and check the continuity between the B7 terminal of the B plug and the No. 4 terminal of the hex valve of the EGR valve, as shown in Figure 6. If it is not conducting, the line between the B7 terminal of the ECM and the EGR valve has an open circuit and should be excluded; if it is turned on, the next step is checked.


Figure 6 Check if the EGR valve control circuit is open

7. Check if the EGR valve control circuit is shorted


Check the conduction between the No. 4 terminal of the six-pin plug of the EGR valve and the ground, as shown in Figure 7. If it is turned on, there is a short-circuit fault in the line between the B7 terminal of the ECM and the EGR valve, which should be excluded; if it is not turned on, the next step is checked.


Figure 7


8. Check the EGR valve

Connect the B plug and C plug of the ECM connector. Connect the positive pole of the battery to terminal No. 4 of the six-pin socket of the EGR valve, as shown in Figure 8. Start the engine to make it idle, and then connect the negative pole of the battery to the No. 6 terminal of the EGR valve plug to see if the engine is off or the operation is not stable. If the engine idle speed does not change, the EGR valve fails and should be replaced; if the engine is turned off or the operation is not stable, the ECM is faulty and needs to be replaced.


Figure 8


Conclusion

With the rapid development of the automotive industry, in order to reduce emissions and meet increasingly stringent emission regulations, a variety of emission control systems are installed in automobiles, and an exhaust gas recirculation system is one of them. Since the control principle and structure of the exhaust gas recirculation system of various engines are different, the fault detection and diagnosis methods are also different. The Honda Accord 4L engine exhaust gas recirculation system uses a closed-loop control system with high control accuracy. Therefore, mastering its detection and diagnosis methods is very important for automotive inspection and maintenance technicians.

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