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Exhaust Heat Exchanger Exhaust Bypass Valve B Control Circuit High

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Open, short to voltage, or high-resistance wiring in the valve control circuit
Faulty Exhaust Heat Exchanger Exhaust Bypass Valve B (stuck open/shorted coil or internal open)
Poor or corroded connector or pin at the valve or ECM
Faulty ECM or internal driver failure
Blown or improperly rated fuse or fusible link feeding the valve circuit
Incorrect aftermarket modifications or repairs (wrong connector, splices)

Check Engine / MIL illuminated
Reduced engine performance, limp-home mode, or limited functionality of exhaust heat management
Abnormal exhaust temperature regulation or delayed warm-up
Poor emissions test results or failed readiness for related monitors
Possible unusual exhaust noise if bypass remains stuck open/closed

Retrieve freeze frame data and active/inactive status with a scan tool; note when the fault sets (key on, cranking, running).
Visual inspection of wiring harness and connectors for damage, corrosion, or disconnection at the valve and ECM.
Check fuses and power feeds related to exhaust heat exchanger circuits.
Backprobe the valve connector with the ignition ON and while commanding the valve with a scan tool; measure control voltage and ground continuity.
Measure coil resistance of the valve solenoid with the connector disconnected (compare to specification).
Wiggle test wiring while monitoring signal to reproduce intermittent faults.

Control supply voltage (key ON): typically battery voltage ~11–14.5 V on the feed side (verify vehicle spec).
Control/driver voltage when commanded OFF: near 0 V (ground) or open depending on design; when commanded ON: may be pulled to ground or switched to supply—expect a change from baseline.
Typical solenoid coil resistance (valve): commonly 5–60 ohms depending on design—consult vehicle spec; an open or extremely high resistance (> specification upper limit) indicates a problem.
Expected PWM duty cycle: 0–100% when commanded by ECM (scan tool should show change when commanding).
Ground continuity:

Read and record all scan tool data (freeze frame, pending/confirmed status). Clear the code and re-check if it returns to confirm reproducibility.
Perform a thorough visual inspection of the valve, harness, and connectors for corrosion, bent pins, heat damage, or mechanical interference. Repair any visible damage.
Inspect related fuses and relays. Replace if blown or suspect, and re-test.
With the ignition OFF, disconnect the valve connector. Measure coil resistance across the valve terminals. Compare to the manufacturer specification. If open or out-of-range, replace the valve.
With the connector disconnected, check for unintended voltage on the control pin (key ON). There should not be a high voltage present on a pin that should be driven low by the ECM—if present, trace for short to battery or feed wire incorrectly connected.
Reconnect and backprobe the connector. Command the valve ON/OFF using a scan tool while monitoring the control voltage/ground and observe yes/no response. If ECM commands change but hardware does not, further check valve electrical and mechanical function.