Refer to Engine Controls Schematic Engine Controls Schematics .
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal to detect vacuum decay and excess vacuum during the enhanced EVAP diagnostic. The fuel tank pressure sensor measures the difference between the air pressure (or vacuum) in the tank and the outside air pressure. The PCM applies a 5.0 volt reference and ground to the sensor. The sensor will return a signal voltage between 0.1 and 4.9 volts. If the PCM detects a fuel tank pressure sensor signal that is excessively low, DTC P0452 will set.
• | System voltage between 10.0 and 18.0 volts. |
• | The ignition is ON. |
• | The fuel tank pressure sensor signal is less than 0.5 volts. |
• | The conditions is present for 5 second. |
• | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
• | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data. |
• | The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed. |
• | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
• | The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool. |
Continue the diagnosis at step 4 if you were sent here from one of the EVAP diagnostic tables.
Check for the following conditions:
• | Poor connection at the PCM or fuel tank pressure sensor. |
Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection. |
• | Damaged harness. |
Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 |
Important: If a 5 volt referance DTC sets go to that DTC first. Refer to DTC P1639 5 Volt Reference 2 Circuit .
Does the fuel tank pressure sensor voltage measure less than the specified value? | 0.5 V | ||
3 |
Important: Continue the diagnosis at step 4 if you were sent here from one of the EVAP diagnostic tables.
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0452 failed this ignition? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
4 |
Does the fuel tank pressure sensor voltage measure near the specified value? | 5.0 V | ||
5 | Using a DMM, measure voltage between the 5 volt reference A circuit and the sensor ground circuit at the fuel tank pressure sensor harness connector. Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 5.0 V | ||
6 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
7 | Test the 5 volt reference A circuit between the fuel tank pressure sensor and the PCM for an open, short to ground, or short to the sensor ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
8 | Test for poor terminal connections at the fuel tank pressure sensor connector. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
9 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
10 | Test the fuel tank pressure signal circuit between the fuel tank pressure sensor connector and the PCM for an open, short to ground, or short to the sensor ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
11 | Replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Refer to fuel tank pressure sensor replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
Important: : The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Replace the PCM. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | ||
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | System OK |