Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0455: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Large Leak
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a large leak or restrictions to the purge path in the EVAP system. When the enabling criteria has been met, the ECM commands the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve ON, and
the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve ON, allowing vacuum into the EVAP system. The ECM monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor voltage to verify that the system is able to reach a predetermined level of vacuum within a set amount of time.
Control Module Command
| EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
| EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Valve
|
ON
| Open
| Not Venting
|
OFF
| Closed
| Venting
|
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0125, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1516, P2101, P2119, P2120, P2125, P2135, P2138 are not set. |
| • | The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts. |
| • | The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 74 kPa. |
| • | The fuel level is between 15-85 percent. |
| • | The start-up engine coolant temperature (ECT) is less than 30°C (86°F). |
| • | The start-up intake air temperature (IAT) is less than 30°C (86°F). |
| • | The start-up ECT and IAT are within 8°C (14°F) of each other. |
| • | DTC P0455 runs once per cold start within 16 minutes of start-up. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The EVAP system is not able to achieve or maintain vacuum for up to 4 times during the diagnostic test.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0455 is a Type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0455 is a Type B DTC.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Inspect for a loose, missing, damaged, or incorrect fuel fill cap. |
| • | Inspect for a damaged fuel filler neck seal surface. |
| • | A blockage or restriction in the EVAP purge solenoid valve, purge pipe, EVAP canister, or vapor pipe, can cause this DTC to set. |
| • | The EVAP system can be filled with smoke more quickly and completely by opening the system opposite the end where the smoke is injected. For example, when injecting smoke at the service port, remove the fuel fill cap, or temporarily leave the vent
open until smoke is observed, then close the system and continue testing. |
| ⇒ | If using a fuel cap adapter at the filler neck, use the
J 41413-VLV Vent Fitting
at the service port to allow the system to fill faster. |
| • | To help locate intermittent leaks using the
J 41413 EEST
move all EVAP components while observing smoke with the
J 41413-SPT White Light
. |
| • | Individual components can be isolated and tested using adapters in the
J 41413-300
. |
| • | A condition may exist where a leak in the EVAP system only exists under a vacuum condition. This type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the EVAP system, and then observe the FTP parameter for
vacuum decay. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Special Tools
| • | CH 48096 EVAP Service Access Port Tool
|
| • | GE 41415-50 Fuel Tank Cap Adapter
|
| • | J 41413-200 Evaporative Emission System Tester (EEST)
|
| • | J 41413-300 EVAP Cap and Plug Kit
|
| • | J 41413-SPT High Intensity White Light
|
| • | J 41413-VLV EVAP Service Port Vent Fitting
|
Circuit/System Testing
Note:
| • | Larger volume fuel tanks and/or those with lower fuel levels may require several minutes for the floating indicator to stabilize. |
| • | Refer to the J 41413-200 operation manual for detailed instructions. |
- Connect the
J 41413-200 EEST
to the vehicle EVAP service port. For vehicles without a service port, disconnect the purge tube at the quick connector on the EVAP canister
side of the purge solenoid valve and install the
CH 48096 Port Tool
.
- Seal the EVAP system and use the flow meter on the
J 41413-200 EEST
calibrated to 0.51 mm (0.02 in) to determine that there is no leak in the EVAP system.
| ⇒ | If a leak is detected, use the
J 41413-200 EEST
to apply smoke to the EVAP system at the service port until the leak is located. |
- To test for a restriction, connect the
J 41413-200 EEST
nitrogen/smoke hose to the
J 41413-311 Plug
brass cone adapter. Disconnect the hose at the fuel cap end of the
GE 41415-50 Cap Adapter
. Connect the
J 41413-311 Plug
to the disconnected hose on the
GE 41415-50 Cap Adapter
. Install the
GE 41415-50 Cap Adapter
filler neck end only to the vehicle.
- Allow the engine to idle.
- Use the Purge/Seal function to seal the system with a scan tool.
- Command the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve to 30 percent.
- The vacuum/pressure gage on the
J 41413-200 EEST
and the FTP parameter on the scan tool should both show vacuum.
| ⇒ | If the vacuum/pressure gage shows vacuum but the FTP parameter does not show vacuum, replace the FTP sensor. |
- Verify that the vacuum increases to the abort limit on the scan tool or more than 3.2 volts, and the value is closely similar between the scan tool and the vacuum/pressure gage on the
J 41413-200 EEST
.
| ⇒ | If the values are not similar or the voltage did not reach 3.2 volts, replace the FTP sensor. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
