System Description
This DTC tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a restricted or blocked EVAP vent path. The control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid Open and the EVAP canister vent solenoid Closed. This allows vacuum to be applied to the EVAP system. Once a calibrated vacuum level has been reached, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid Closed and the EVAP canister vent solenoid Open. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor for a decrease in vacuum. If the vacuum does not decrease to near 0 inches H2O in a calibrated 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 valves.
Control Module Command | EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid | EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid |
|---|---|---|
ON | Open | Closed |
OFF | Closed | Open |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0452, P0453 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 121 km/h (75 mph). |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The FTP is less than -10 inch H2O. |
| • | The condition is present for as long as 30 seconds. |
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
| • | The EVAP system tests run when the engine is first started and meets the Conditions for Running the DTC. An intermittent condition could be caused by a damaged EVAP vent housing, a temporary blockage at the EVAP vent solenoid inlet or a pinched vent hose. A blockage in the vent system will also cause a poor fuel fill problem. |
| • | 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.
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This step inspects the EVAP vent solenoid electrical operation.
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This step inspects for a restricted EVAP vent solenoid.
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This step tests if the restriction is in the EVAP canister or the vent hose.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Evaporative Emissions Hose Routing Diagram and Engine Controls Schematics Connect End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 | Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 |
Is the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter within the Specified range? | -1 to +1 in H20 | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||
4 |
Important: Do not exceed the specified value in this step. Exceeding the specified value may produce incorrect test results.
Is the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter less than the second specified value? | 5 in H2O 1 in H2O | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
Command the EVAP vent solenoid ON and OFF with a scan tool. Do you hear or feel the EVAP vent solenoid click when commanded ON and OFF? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 8 | |||||||
Disconnect the EVAP vent hose from the EVAP vent solenoid. Is the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter less than the specified value? | 1 in H2O | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 | |||||||
Disconnect the EVAP vent hose from the EVAP canister. Is the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter less than the specified value? | 1 in H2O | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 | |||||||
8 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||
9 | Test the EVAP vent solenoid control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||
10 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the FTP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||
11 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||
12 | Replace the EVAP vent solenoid. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||
13 | Replace the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||
14 | Repair the pinched or restricted EVAP vent hose. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||
15 | Replace the FTP sensor. Refer to Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||
16 | Replace the control module. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 17 | -- | ||||||
17 |
Important: Do not exceed the specified value in this step. Exceeding the specified value may produce incorrect test results.
Is the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter less than the second specified value? | 5 in H2O 0 in H2O | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||
18 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |||||||
