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 fuel vapor lines |
• | The fuel cap |
• | The EVAP canister |
• | The purge lines |
• | The EVAP canister purge solenoid valve |
• | The EVAP service port |
The evaporative emission system is checked by applying vacuum to the EVAP system and by monitoring for a vacuum decay. The PCM monitors the vacuum level through the fuel tank pressure sensor signal. At an appropriate time, the EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP vent solenoid are turned ON, allowing the engine to draw a small vacuum on the entire evaporative emission system. After the desired vacuum level has been achieved, the EVAP canister purge valve will turn OFF, sealing the system. DTC P0440 will set because the PCM is not detecting the expected vacuum. This can be caused by the following components with the conditions listed below:
• | The fuel cap for the following conditions: |
- | Missing |
- | Malfunctioning |
- | Incorrect |
• | The fuel tank pressure sensor for the following conditions: |
- | Disconnected |
- | Malfunctioning |
• | The EVAP purge line for the following conditions: |
- | Disconnected |
- | Damaged |
- | Pinched |
- | Blocked |
• | The EVAP vent hose for the following conditions: |
- | Disconnected |
- | Damaged |
• | The fuel tank vapor line for the following conditions: |
- | Disconnected |
- | Damaged |
- | Pinched |
- | Blocked |
• | The EVAP canister purge solenoid valve for the following conditions: |
- | Disconnected |
- | Malfunctioning |
• | The EVAP vent solenoid for the following conditions: |
- | Disconnected |
- | Malfunctioning |
• | An open ignition feed circuit to the following components: |
- | EVAP vent valve |
- | Purge solenoid |
• | A damaged EVAP canister |
• | A leaking fuel sender assembly O-ring |
• | A leak in the following items: |
- | Fuel tank |
- | Fuel filler neck |
• | No active MAP DTCs |
• | No active IAT DTCs |
• | No active ECT DTCs |
• | No active TP DTCs |
• | No active oxygen sensor DTCs |
• | No active fuel tank pressure DTCs |
• | No active VSS DTCs |
• | No active PCM memory DTCs |
• | The BARO is more than 75 kPa |
• | The start-up IAT is between 5°C and 29°C (41°F and 84°F) |
• | The start-up ECT is between 5°C and 29°C (41°F and 84°F) |
• | The start-up ECT is less than 8°C (14°F) above the Start-up IAT |
• | The start-up IAT is less than 1.5°C (3°F) above the Start-up ECT |
• | The fuel tank level is between 15 percent and 85 percent |
• | The TP sensor is between 7 percent and 35 percent |
• | The vehicle speed is less than 70 MPH (113 KPH) |
• | The purge solenoid is enabled |
The EVAP system is unable to detect vacuum during the diagnostic test.
• | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate. |
• | The PCM will record the operating conditions at the time that the diagnostic fails. The Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers will store this information. |
• | A history DTC stores. |
• | The MIL will turn OFF after one ignition cycle in which the diagnostic runs a pass. |
• | Freeze Frame information and the history DTC will clear after one ignition cycle in which the diagnostic runs without a fault. |
• | Use a scan tool to clear the DTC. |
Inspect for the following conditions:
• | A missing, loose, or damaged fuel cap. |
• | Missing or damaged O-rings at the EVAP canister fuel vapor fittings and the purge line fittings. |
• | A cracked EVAP canister. |
• | Damaged or disconnected source vacuum line, EVAP purge line, vent hose, or fuel tank vapor line. |
• | A poor connection at the PCM -- Inspect the harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals. |
• | Damaged harness -- Inspect the wiring harness to the EVAP vent solenoid, the EVAP purge solenoid, and the fuel tank pressure sensor for an intermittent, open, or short circuit. |
• | A kinked, pinched, or plugged vacuum source, EVAP purge, or fuel tank vapor line. Verify that the lines are not restricted. |
Inspect for charcoal particles. Refer to Evaporative Emission System Cleaning before starting repairs.
Reviewing the fail records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table.
If a vent solenoid or an EVAP canister purge valve electrical malfunction is present, the purge system will not operate correctly. Repairing the electrical malfunction will usually correct the condition that set DTC P0440.
This step tests the fuel tank pressure sensor at the ambient pressure.
This step determines whether or not the EVAP system is sealed sufficiently in order to be pressurized. If the system is not sufficiently sealed, locate and correct the large leak before continuing with the diagnosis.
This step verifies that the fuel tank pressure sensor accurately reacts to the EVAP system pressure changes.
This step tests for a stuck closed EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
This step ensures that a sufficient source vacuum is present at the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
This step insures proper system integrity.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
2 |
Is DTC P0452, P0453 or P0461 also set? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
3 |
Did you find a missing, loose, or malfunctioning, or fuel cap? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
Does the purge valve and the vent solenoid click when they are commanded ON and OFF? | -- | |||||||||||||||||||
Is the Fuel Tank Pressure within the specified value range? | -0.32 - +0.32 kPa (-1.28 - +1.28 in. H2O) | |||||||||||||||||||
6 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage or | |||||||||||||||||
Important:: Before continuing with this diagnosis, zero the EVAP Pressure and the Vacuum gauges on the J 41413 EVAP pressure/purge Diagnostic Station . Also, read the temperature variation instructions. Refer to the tool operating instructions.
Important: Do not exceed the pressure in the specified value. Can the specified value be achieved? | 1.25 kPa (5 in. H2O) | |||||||||||||||||||
Does the Fuel Tank Pressure decrease to less than the second specified value within 2 minutes? | 1.25 kPa (5 in. H2O) .96 kPa (3.85 in. H2O) | |||||||||||||||||||
9 |
Important: Review the temperature variation instructions included with the J 41413 EVAP pressure/purge Diagnostic Station before performing this step.
Important: Do not exceed the pressure given in the first specified value. Does the pressure decrease to less than the second specified value within 2 minutes? | 3.74 kPa (15 in. H2O) 2.49 kPa (10 in. H2O) | ||||||||||||||||||
10 |
Can vacuum be achieved and maintained at the specified value? | 17 kPa (5 in. Hg) | ||||||||||||||||||
11 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage or | |||||||||||||||||
Does the EVAP canister purge valve release the vacuum? | 34 kPa (10 in Hg) | |||||||||||||||||||
13 |
Is the vacuum more than the second specified value when the throttle was snapped open and then closed? | 2,500 RPM 33.86 kPa (10 in. Hg) | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |||||||||||||||||
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | |||||||||||||||||||
15 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
16 |
Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||
17 |
Notice: The EVAP canister may have released carbon particles which caused this part to fail and may cause damage to other components. Check the EVAP canister for loose carbon before returning the vehicle to service. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||
18 |
Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||
19 |
Notice: The EVAP canister may have released carbon particles which caused this part to fail and may cause damage to other components. Check the EVAP canister for loose carbon before returning the vehicle to service. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||
Important: Review the temperature variation instructions included with J 41413 EVAP pressure/purge Diagnostic Station before performing this step.
Important: Do not exceed the pressure given in the first specified value. Does the pressure decrease to less than the second specified value within 2 minutes? | 3.74 kPa (15 in. H2O) 2.49 kPa (10 in. H2O) | |||||||||||||||||||
21 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | System OK |