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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.4L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Control System Diagnosis

Object Number: 50819 Size: LF
Engine Controls Components
EVAP and EGR Controls
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Diagnosis
    • EVAP canister purge valve operation is covered in this section and diagnosed in DTCs P0440, P0446, and P1441.
    • EVAP vent solenoid operation is covered in this section and diagnosed in DTCs P0440, P0442, and P0446.
    • Fuel tank pressure sensor operation is covered in this section and diagnosed in DTCs P0440, P0442, P0446, P0452, P0453, P1441 and Evaporative Emission System Check.
    • A open or shorted circuit in the EVAP canister purge valve and EVAP vent solenoid can also be diagnosed in Powertrain Control Module Outputs Diagnosis 2.4L Powertrain Control Module Outputs Diagnosis 2.2L.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

    • Poor electrical connection at PCM. Inspect harness electrical connectors for the following conditions:
       - Backed out terminals
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed
       - Damaged terminals
       - Poor terminal to wire connection
    • Damaged harness--Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Fuel Tank Vacuum Pressure display on the scan tool while moving electrical connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.
    • Incorrect purge or vacuum source line routing. Verify that the source vacuum and purge lines to the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve are not switched.

Evaporative Emission System Check

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2.4L

Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2.2L

2
  1. Turn ON the ignition switch leaving the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.

Is DTC P0452, P0453 or P0460 also set?

--

Go to DTC Diagnostic tables first

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Command the EVAP canister purge valve ON and OFF with the scan tool.
  2. Command the vent solenoid ON and OFF with the scan tool.

Does the purge vale and the vent solenoid click when commanded ON and OFF?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to

Powertrain Control Module Outputs Diagnosis

2.4L

Powertrain Control Module Outputs Diagnosis

2.2L

4
  1. Remove the fuel cap.
  2. Observe the Fuel Tank Pressure value on the scan tool.

Is the Fuel Tank Pressure at the specified value?

-2.4-2.4 mm Hg

Go to Step 5

Go to

DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

2.4L

DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

2.2L

or

DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

2.4L

DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

2.2L

5

Important:: Before continuing with diagnosis, zero the EVAP Pressure and Vacuum gauges on the EVAP pressure/purge cart J 41413. Refer to tool operating instructions.

  1. Reinstall the fuel cap.
  2. Command the EVAP vent solenoid ON (Closed) with the scan tool.
  3. Connect the EVAP pressure/purge cart J 41413 to the EVAP service port.

    4. Important: Do not exceed the pressure in the first specified value.

  4. Pressurize the EVAP system to the first specified value using the EVAP pressure/purge cart J 41413 (monitor the pressure by using the gauge on the cart).
  5. Observe the Fuel Tank Pressure value on the scan tool.

Is the Fuel Tank Pressure at the second specified value?

7.2-16.8 mm Hg

Go to Step 6

Go to

DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

2.4L

DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

2.2L

or

DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

2.4L

DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

2.2L

6

Observe the EVAP system Pressure on the EVAP pressure/purge cart J 41413 while commanding the vent solenoid OFF (Open) with the scan tool.

Does the EVAP system pressure decrease to the specified value within 5 seconds?

0 in. H2O

Go to Step 7

Go to DTC P0446 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent System Performance

2.4L

DTC P0446 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent System Performance

2.2L

7
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Remove the fuel cap.
  3. Use the scan tools EVAP SEAL SYSTEM function to seal the EVAP system.
  4. Replace the fuel cap.
  5. Raise the engine RPMs to the specified value.
  6. Monitor the Fuel Tank Pressure value on the scan tool for at least 5 seconds.

Is the Fuel Tank Pressure value decreasing?

1,500 RPM

Go to DTC P1441 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge for 2.4L or DTC P1441 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge for 2.2L

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Command the EVAP vent solenoid ON (closed) and the EVAP canister purge valve ON (100%) with the scan tool.
  2. Raise the engine RPMs to the specified value.
  3. Monitor the Fuel Tank Pressure value on the scan tool for at least 5 seconds.

Is the Fuel Tank Pressure value decreasing?

1,500 RPM

System OK

If a driveability symptom exists, refer to Symptoms .

Go to DTC P0440 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System for 2.4L or DTC P0440 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System for 2.2L