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System Description

This DTC tests for undesired intake manifold vacuum flow to the evaporative emission (EVAP) system. The control module seals the EVAP system by commanding the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve Closed and the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve Closed. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor to determine if a vacuum is being drawn on the EVAP system. If vacuum in the EVAP system is more than a predetermined value within a predetermined time, this DTC sets.

The following table illustrates the relationship between the ON and OFF states, and the Open or Closed states of the EVAP canister purge and vent solenoid valves.

Control Module Command

EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve

EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Valve

ON

Open

Closed

OFF

Closed

Open

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0458, P0459, P0498, P0499 are not set.
    • The engine is operating in Closed Loop.
    • The engine is idling.
    • The engine has been running for 17 minutes or the fuel trim is stable.
    • The battery voltage is between 10.5-18 volts.
    • The start-up idle air temperature (IAT) is between 2-35°C (39-95°F).
    • The start-up engine coolant temperature (ECT) and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.
    • The fuel tank level is between 15-85 percent.
    • The fuel tank pressure (FTP) is between -19 and +7.5 mm Hg (-10 and +4 in H2O).
    • The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 68 kPa (10.8 psi).
    • The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is 0 km/h (0 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The control module detects vacuum during a non-purge condition.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent condition could be caused by an improperly installed or damaged EVAP canister purge solenoid valve or a temporary blockage in the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Inspect for blockage in the EVAP system.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Evaporative Emissions Hose Routing Diagram

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

2

Is DTC P0443, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0458 P0459, P0498, or P0499 also set?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the fuel tank vacuum press. with a scan tool.

Is the fuel tank vacuum press. parameter within the specified range?

-0.5 to +0.5 in H2O

Go to Step 4

Go to DTC P0451

4

  1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
  2. Install a hand held vacuum gage to the purge port on the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
  3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve harness connector.
  4. Monitor vacuum on the vacuum gage.
  5. Start the engine.
  6. Increase the engine speed to the specified range.

Does the gage indicate an increase in vacuum?

1,200-1,500 RPM

Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic Aids

5

Replace the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions For Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Steps 7

7

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK