Circuit Description
The evaporative system includes the following components:
| • | The fuel tank |
| • | The EVAP vent solenoid |
| • | The fuel tank pressure sensor |
| • | The fuel pipes and hoses |
| • | The vapor lines |
| • | The fuel cap |
| • | The evaporative emission canister |
| • | The purge lines |
| • | The EVAP purge solenoid |
The EVAP purge solenoid valve allows the manifold vacuum to purge the canister. The Vehicle Control Module (VCM) supplies a ground in order to energize the solenoid valve (purge ON). The EVAP purge solenoid control by the VCM is Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) or turned ON and OFF several times a second. The duty cycle (pulse width) is determined by the engine operating conditions including the load, the throttle position, the coolant temperature, and the ambient temperature. The duty cycle is calculated by the VCM, and the purge solenoid is commanded ON when certain conditions have been met.
The system checks for conditions that cause the EVAP system to purge continuously by commanding the EVAP vent solenoid ON and the EVAP purge solenoid OFF (EVAP vent solenoid CLOSED, EVAP purge PWM 0 %). If the fuel tank pressure level increases during the test, a continuous purge flow condition is indicated. The following items can cause this condition:
| • | A leaking EVAP purge solenoid |
| • | A grounded EVAP purge solenoid driver circuit |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No active MAP sensor DTCs |
| • | No active TP sensor DTCs |
| • | No active VS sensor DTCs |
| • | No active O2 sensor DTCs |
| • | No active ECT sensor DTCs |
| • | No active IAT sensor DTCs |
| • | DTC P0125 not active |
| • | The fuel level is more than 12.5 % but less than 88 % |
| • | The system voltage is more than 10 volts but less than 17 volts |
| • | The ECT is between 4°C-30°C(39°F-86°F) |
| • | The IAT is between 4°C-30°C(39°F-86°F) |
| • | The cold start temperature difference (ECT minus IAT) is less than |
| - | 1.5°C(35°F) when the IAT is more than the ECT |
| - | 8°C(46°F) when the ECT is more than the IAT |
| • | The BARO is more than 72.5 kPa |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The EVAP system develops a vacuum more than a calibrated value when purge is not commanded.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The VCM will turn ON the MIL after 2 consecutive driving cycles with the fault active.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL or DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has run and passed. |
| • | A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles. A warm-up cycle occurs when the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the startup coolant temperature and the engine coolant reaches a temperature that is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle. |
| • | Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. |
Diagnostic Aids
A poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation may cause an intermittent.
Any circuitry, that is suspected as causing the intermittent complaint, should be thoroughly checked for the following conditions:
| • | Backed out terminals |
| • | Improper mating |
| • | Broken locks |
| • | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| • | Poor terminal to wire connections |
| • | Physical damage to the wiring harness |
Refer to Symptoms .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
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Determines if the EVAP Purge Solenoid is leaking.
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Determines if the EVAP canister Purge Valve Driver circuit is shorted to ground.
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Determines if the EVAP canister Purge Valve Driver circuit wiring or the VCM are at fault.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Important: : Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool Capture Info to save the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The control module's data is deleted once the Clear Info function is used. Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
Does the vacuum gauge indicate any vacuum while commanded OFF? | -- | Refer to Diagnostic Aids | ||
Disconnect the harness connector from the Purge Solenoid. Does the vacuum gauge still indicate vacuum? | -- | |||
4 |
Important:: Check for carbon contamination. Refer to Evaporative Emission System Cleaning . Replace the EVAP Purge Solenoid Valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||
6 |
Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
7 | Repair the short to ground in the EVAP Canister Purge Valve Driver circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
8 |
Does the scan tool indicate the diagnostic Passed? | -- | -- | |
9 | Does the scan tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs? | -- | Go to applicable DTC table | System OK |
