The evaporative emission (EVAP) system is used to store fuel vapors as to reduce the amount of unburned fuel from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP purge solenoid allows fuel vapor from the EVAP canister to the intake manifold. The ECM controls an internal driver that supplies a ground to the solenoid. When the driver is commanded Off (circuit not grounded), the voltage level at the ECM should be high (ignition voltage). When the driver is commanded On (circuit grounded), the voltage level at the ECM should be low. The ECM driver feedback circuit uses a pull-up voltage (2.6-4.6 volts), which allows the ECM to individually differentiate between an open, short to ground or short to voltage. DTC P0444 will set if the ECM detects an open in the EVAP purge solenoid control feedback voltage when the driver is commanded Off.

P0444 will set if the ECM detects an EVAP purge solenoid control feedback voltage is between 2.6 - 4.6 volts when the driver is commanded Off when:

DTC P0444 diagnostic runs continuously with ignition On and the above conditions have been met.

P0444 is a (type B) DTC.

Inspect harness for any backed out terminals, improper terminal mating, or corrosion that may cause an open circuit condition.

EVAP purge solenoid resistance: 16-25 ohms.