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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.4L 🢒 DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

Object Number: 563989 Size: SF
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Circuit Description

The fuel tank pressure sensor is used in order to detect a vacuum decay or an excessive vacuum during the evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic routine. The fuel tank pressure sensor responds to the changes in the fuel tank pressure or vacuum. The signal voltage to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) varies from a minimum of approximately 0.2 volts, with pressure in the fuel tank to more than 4.0 volts with a high vacuum in the fuel tank.

The fuel tank pressure display on the scan tool has an auto zero feature which occurs at each ignition cycle and is corrected according to the barometric pressure. Because of this, the fuel tank pressure may not accurately reflect the actual output of the sensor or the conditions within the fuel tank.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The fuel tank pressure sensor voltage is less than 0.1 volt for more than 25 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • 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.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will turn OFF after 3 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Use a scan tool to clear the DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

    • Inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness electrical connectors for the following conditions:
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed terminals
       - Damaged terminals
    • Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Fuel Tank Pressure display on the scan tool while moving the electrical connectors and the wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.

Refer to Evaporative Emission System Cleaning before starting repairs.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and to store the Freeze Frame and Failure Records data on the scan tool, if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data that was taken when the malfunction occurred. The information is then stored in the scan tool for later reference.

    2.

  2. A normal fuel tank pressure sensor voltage output with no pressure or vacuum on the fuel system should be between 1.3 volts and 1.7 volts.

    3.

  3. Replacement PCMs must be reprogrammed and the crankshaft position system variation procedure must be performed. Refer to the latest Techline™ information for PCM programming.

DTC P0452 - Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

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
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Idle the engine.
  3. Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool display a Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor reading of the specified value or more?

0.2 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3
  1. Turn OFF the engine, leaving the ignition ON
  2. Review the Freeze Frame data and note the parameters.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Freeze Frame conditions and Conditions For Running the DTC as noted.

Is the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor above the specified value?

0.2 V

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, leaving the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a DMM between the following circuits at the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector:
    5. • The 5 volt reference circuit
    • The sensor ground circuit
  5. Measure the voltage between the circuits with the DMM.

Is the voltage near the specified value?

5.0 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Inspect the 5.0 volt reference circuit for a poor terminal connection at the PCM electrical connector
  2. Repair the electrical terminal connection as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a repair necessary?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 6

6

Important: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses a single 5.0 volt power supply in order to supply power to all the engine control components. If one component shorts its 5.0 volt reference circuit to ground or to battery voltage, the other 5.0 volt reference circuits will also have a low or high voltage.

  1. Inspect for the following conditions in the 5.0 volt reference circuit to the Fuel Tank Pressure sensor harness electrical connector
    2. • An open circuit
    • A short to ground
  2. Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a repair necessary?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the vapor line from the fuel tank to the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister.
  3. Using the correct test adapter from J 35616 connector test adapter kit, connect a jumper wire between terminal A at the fuel tank pressure sensor and cavity A at the harness electrical connector.
  4. Connect a second jumper wire between terminal C at the fuel tank pressure sensor and cavity C at the harness electrical connector.
  5. Turn ON the ignition, leaving the engine OFF.
  6. Connect a DMM to a ground.
  7. Measure the voltage at cavity B at the fuel tank pressure sensor with the DMM.

Is the voltage between the specified values?

1.3-1.7 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 11

8
  1. Inspect the fuel tank pressure sensor signal circuit for a poor terminal electrical connection at the PCM electrical connector.
  2. Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a repair necessary?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

9
  1. Inspect for the following conditions in the fuel tank pressure signal circuit between the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector and the PCM :
    2. • An open circuit
    • A short to ground
  2. Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a repair necessary?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

10
  1. Inspect for poor circuit terminal electrical connections at the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
  2. Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a repair necessary?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

11

Replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Refer to the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement .

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 13

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12

Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed.

Replace the PCM. Refer to the Powertrain Control Module Replacement .

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 13

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13
  1. Reconnect the vapor line from the fuel tank to the EVAP canister.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, leaving the engine OFF.
  3. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs.
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature.
  6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic ran and passed?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 2

14

Verify if any additional DTCs are set.

Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

System OK