EGR test result explanation, code P0404

2002 BUICK CENTURY
138,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RJW92458
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Performed all EGR tests. still getting p0404.
Same test results on three different units-2 used, 1
brand new. results as follows,(no carbon problems, already checked all that).
Solenoid -good (9 volts battery test) and resistance within spec.
5 volts reference wire good 5 volts (multi-meter black to ground red to wire d KOEO) which is correct.
Pintle Position Sensor? manual says should read .6 to .9 volts but I am getting 4.96 volts. I cannot seem to find any information on what that reading means. I know a high read there means valve could be stuck open but I get that reading on the brand new one as well. (this test was KOEO red lead to wire c and black to ground)
The ground test also gave a reading that I cannot find any information about.
Ground test- (KOEO red lead to battery positive black lead to wire a) manual says I should read 10 volts to 12 volts here but I am getting 7.33 volts. I need to know what to look for next. I am at wits end.
Jul 25, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Did you remove the valve and run the engine? You should have loud exhaust and a large vacuum leak.

I attached a chart for you to view that is the diagnostice for the 404.

Roy

Jul 25, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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RJW92458
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yes, EGR off car car has huge vacuum leak and runs rough and stalls. Tube to exhaust clear also. Thanks for the charts and the quick response. I will go back out with these and look at more things. If you happen to have a wiring diagram for this it would help me out.
Jul 25, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, sounds good.

Wire diagram attached.

Roy
Jul 25, 2018 at 10:35 AM