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EGR Temp Sensor code 4-1-3 900 1994

1994 945t

Throws code 4-1-3, EGR Temp Sensor signal missing or faulty.

The odd thing is the CEL appeared last week for the first time, I read the code and reset. A few days later I set out on a 2,000 mile road trip and the CEL reappeared after just 30 miles. I left the CEL light on the entire trip and the car operates as normally as ever, no idle issues whatsoever during the entire trip. The code is still 4-1-3.

Should I expect drivability issues with this code?

I've located the sensor. If I replace it, where is the wire connector located? This was not obvious, but I haven't removed any parts such as throttle body, etc. to get a good look.

Thanks for any and all advice on resolving this one.
Doug
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'94 945t; '94 944t; '05 S80 2.5t; '01 S40t








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    EGR Temp Sensor code 4-1-3 900 1994

    4-1-3 If that is "EGR flow too low", then you should experience no performance issues, but you may experience not passing smog. The EGR directly lowers NOx emissions.

    The wire connector is about 8-16 inches back from the sensor. SOP is to remove the valve, sensor, and tube between the exhaust and EGR valve, and the tube between EGR valve and intake manifold. Loosen the tube's big 19mm(?) nuts before loosening the EGR mounting bolts.

    The most likely candidate is that the smaller tube to the intake from the valve is blocked, the solenoid is not working, or the sensor is failed.

    There are two versions of the sensor - one is NTC, one is PTC - and they have both different threading and different locations. I don't recall which is which, but I think it's in the FAQ. You should just match whatever one you have, if you have one.

    You can test its resistance (it should not read 0 or infinite) at two different temperatures. The value changing indicates a sensor that works at least somewhat, if the value does not change, the sensor's toast. Usually you will see an open (infinite resistance) failure.

    Note that the EGR mounting bolts are the same bolts that mount the oil breather box, and now is a good time to replace the breather box with OE. The Aftermarket ones don't hold up (personally verified). It makes it easier to remove the EGR/breather if you remove the intake and/or throttle body, but it's not necessary.

    You may want to soak the EGR pipe nuts with WD-40 (or PB Blaster) for a few days and run the engine on those days.

    Good Luck!








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      EGR Temp Sensor code 4-1-3 900 1994

      Great timing on your reply! I'm just in from the garage to diagnose the issue.

      The sensor wire was either pinched or just rubbing against the mounting bracket for what I think is the starter solenoid. The insulation was rubbed clear thru and the wire almost severed. I'm thinking it was shorting out so no signal to the ECU. I did not have a new sensor so I did a simple electrical tape wrap job on it. I'll order a new sensor if the light comes back on. Can't explain how the sensor wire came to be in that position as I've never done any repairs in that region in the 14 years I've had this car.

      And no smog test in my state (MO) for car of this age, so one less thing to worry about.
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      '94 945t; '94 944t; '05 S80 2.5t; '01 S40t








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    EGR Temp Sensor code 4-1-3 900 1994

    Well, probably:
    - the EGR piping is clogged from just upstream of the vaccum valve, yet, if so, certainly downstream of the vacuum valve, so the sensor is not sensing any exhaust gas when the EGR system program expect to.
    - the sensor has failed.
    - the vacuum controlled egr valve is failing to a closed, or, the possible tragic condition of being stuck open, so hot exhaust gas are always getting into the engine. This failure can be gradual for a bit, yet fail dramatically causing you to have serious drivability and potentially engine damaging condition.

    You could remove the sensor and inspect it. The twisted pair black cable is durable and terminates in a connector. Follow it back. If you use a small probe, liek a screwdriver into that hole vacated by the now removed EGR temp sensor, and you find a mass of nasty yucky oily stuff, this means you may need to remove, at least, the EGR pipe section from air intake port (manifold) and the other end and clean it out.

    If the pipe appears clean, usually because you have been running full synthetic engine oil and you drive the car sensibly so the engine oil does not accumulate moisture and stuff, then the sensor is faulty or the EGR vacuum valve remains closed or is not fully closing. The sundry EGR vacuum pump could also be in a failed state or you have air intake leaks preventing the EGR vaccum valve from opening (doubtful, as you do not list other codes).

    Have you checked for all engine control codes on your 1994 940? What system do you have? Regina Rex or Bosch LH? The EGR piping is more of less the same. The Bosch EZK ignition controls the EGR, but on newer models I'm not so sure.

    Do you also have PULSAIR or some other system that directs fresh air into the exhaust port (manifold)?

    Fault 4-1-3 illuminates the CEL.

    Welp, hope this helps give you diagnosis direction.

    Questions?

    Heartburn Case.
    --
    Carburettor? Intake and exhaust manifold. Injection? Air intake and exhaust port.







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