Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0449: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Valve Control CircuitDTC P0498: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0499: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ignition Voltage | P0498 | P0449 | -- | -- |
EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Control Circuit | P0498 | P0449 | P0499 | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent valve is used for EVAP system diagnostics. The EVAP canister vent valve is a normally open valve. Battery positive voltage is supplied directly to the EVAP canister vent valve. The engine control module (ECM) controls the solenoid by grounding the control circuit with a solid state device called a driver. The driver is equipped with a feedback circuit that is pulled-up to a voltage. The ECM can determine if the control circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to a voltage by monitoring the feedback voltage.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine speed is greater than 80 RPM. |
| • | The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts. |
| • | The ECM has commanded the EVAP canister vent valve ON and OFF at least once during the ignition cycle. |
| • | The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P0449
The ECM detects the voltage on the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit is between 2.6-4.6 volts when the driver is commanded OFF. The condition exists for 4 seconds, or a cumulative of 30 seconds.
DTC P0498
The ECM detects the voltage on the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit is less than 2.6 volts when the driver is commanded OFF. The condition exists for 4 seconds, or a cumulative of 30 seconds.
DTC P0499
The ECM detects the voltage on the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit is greater than 4.6 volts when the driver is commanded ON. The condition exists for 4 seconds, or a cumulative of 30 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | DTCs P0449, P0498 and P0499 are Type B DTCs. |
| • | The EVAP system will only purge during Open Loop. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0449, P0498 and P0499 are Type B DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Evaporative Emission Control System Description
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Command the EVAP vent solenoid valve ON and OFF with the scan tool. An audible click should be heard when changing between the commanded states.
- Start the engine, observe the scan tool EVAP Vent Solenoid Valve Circuit Test Status parameters. The circuit test status parameters should display OK or Not Run.
- Start the engine, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0449, P0498, or P0499 should not set.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EVAP vent solenoid valve.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition voltage circuit terminal A and ground.
- Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal B and the ignition voltage circuit terminal A.
- Ignition ON, use a scan tool to command the EVAP vent solenoid valve ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF.
- Test for 2.6-4.6 V between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
- If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the EVAP vent solenoid valve.
Note: The ignition circuit supplies voltage to other components. Make sure you test all circuits for a short to ground, or test all components for being shorted that share the ignition circuit.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition voltage circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition voltage circuit and replace as necessary. |
Note: The control circuit for the EVAP vent solenoid valve is pulled-up to voltage within the ECM, 2.6-4.6 volts on the control circuit is normal.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp remains ON all the time, test for a short to ground on the control circuit. If circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp remains OFF all the time, test for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance on the control circuit. If circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the ECM. |
Component Testing
- Measure for 20-24 Ω between the terminals of the EVAP vent solenoid valve.
- Measure the resistance between each terminal of the EVAP vent solenoid valve and the EVAP vent solenoid valve housing. The DMM should display O.L.
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the EVAP vent solenoid valve. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified value, replace the EVAP vent solenoid valve. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
