DTC P0455. Buick Century 2005

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 Century 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 DTC P0455

System Description

The control module tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a large leak. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. When the conditions for running are met, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve OPEN and the EVAP vent solenoid valve CLOSED . This allows engine vacuum to enter the EVAP system. At a calibrated time, or vacuum level, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve CLOSED, sealing the system, and monitors the FTP sensor input in order to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. If the system is unable to achieve the calibrated vacuum level, or the vacuum level decreases too rapidly, 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

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0455 Evaporative Emission System Large Leak Detected

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	Before the PCM can report DTC P0455 failed, DTC P0496 must run and pass.

•	DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0125, P0128, P0220, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0452, P0453, P0455, P0502, P1106, P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1125, P1516, P2101, P2108, P2119, P2120, P2125, P2135, P2138 are not set.

•	The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts.

•	The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.

•	The fuel level is between 15-85 percent.

•	The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).

•	The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).

•	The start-up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.

•	The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is less than 129 km/h (80 mph).

•	DTC P0455 runs once per cold start when the above conditions are met.

Conditions For Setting the DTC

The EVAP system is not able to achieve or maintain vacuum during the diagnostic test.

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.

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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

•	To help locate intermittent leaks, use the J 41413-200 Evaporative Emissions System Tester (EEST) to introduce smoke into the EVAP system. Move all EVAP components while observing smoke with the J 41413-SPT High Intensity White Light.

•	A temporary blockage in the EVAP purge solenoid valve, purge pipe, or EVAP canister could cause an intermittent condition. Inspect and repair any restriction in the EVAP system.

•	To improve the visibility of the smoke exiting the EVAP system, observe the suspected leak area from different angles with the J 41413-SPT .

•	Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

•	For intermittent conditions, refer to Intermittent Conditions .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

This step verifies that a failure condition is active.

Introducing smoke in 15 second intervals may allow smaller leak areas to be more noticeable. When the system is less pressurized, the smoke will sometimes escape in a more condensed manner.

This step verifies proper operation of the FTP sensor.

A normal operating FTP sensor should increase above 5 inches of H2O and stop between 6-7 inches of H2O.

This step tests the EVAP purge solenoid valve vacuum source between the EVAP purge solenoid valve and the intake manifold for restrictions or blockages.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

Schematic Reference: Evaporative Emissions Hose Routing Diagram

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
Perform the Service Bay Test. Refer to Service Bay Test .

Does the scan tool indicate that the Service Bay Test passed?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

Inspect the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for the following conditions:

•	Loose, missing, or damaged service port Schrader valve

•	Loose, incorrect, missing, or damaged fuel fill cap

•	A damaged EVAP purge solenoid valve

Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:

•	Disconnected, improperly routed, kinked, or damaged EVAP pipes and hoses

•	A damaged EVAP vent solenoid valve or EVAP canister

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 4

Important: Ensure that the vehicle underbody temperature is similar to the ambient temperature and allow the surrounding air to stabilize before starting the diagnostic procedure. System flow will be less with higher temperatures.

Turn OFF the ignition.
Connect the J 41413-200 Evaporative Emissions System Tester (EEST) power supply clips to a known good 12-volt source.
Install the J 41415-40 Fuel Fill Cap Adapter to the fuel fill pipe.
Connect the fuel fill cap to the J 41415-40 .
Connect the J 41413-200 nitrogen/smoke supply hose to the J 41415-40 .
Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
Command the EVAP vent solenoid valve CLOSED with a scan tool.
Turn the nitrogen/smoke valve on the J 41413-200 control panel to SMOKE.
Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system.
Use the J 41413-VLV EVAP Service Port Vent Fitting to open the EVAP service port.
Remove the J 41413-VLV once smoke is observed.
Continue to introduce smoke into the EVAP system for an additional 60 seconds.
Inspect the entire EVAP system for exiting smoke with the J 41413-SPT High Intensity White Light.
Continue to introduce smoke at 15 second intervals until the leak source has been located.

Did you locate and repair a leak source?

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 5

Disconnect the J 41415-40 from the fuel fill pipe.
Install the fuel fill cap to the fuel fill pipe.
Connect the J 41413-200 nitrogen/smoke supply hose to the EVAP service port.
Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system.
Inspect the entire EVAP system for exiting smoke with the J 41413-SPT .
Continue to introduce smoke at 15 second intervals until the leak source has been located.

Did you locate and repair a leak source?

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 6

Use the remote switch to stop introducing smoke.
Install the J 41415-40 to the fuel fill pipe.
Connect the J 41413-200 nitrogen/smoke supply hose to the J 41415-40 .
Connect the vehicle fuel fill cap to the J 41415-40 .
Command the EVAP vent solenoid valve OPEN with a scan tool.
Compare the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter, with a scan tool, to the J 41413-200 pressure/vacuum gage.

Is the scan tool Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter within the specified value of the J 41413-200 pressure/vacuum gage?

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