DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage. Buick Park Avenue 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

Engine Controls Components
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, EVAP Vent Valve
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

The PCM monitors the fuel tank pressure sensor signal to detect vacuum decay and excess vacuum during the enhanced EVAP diagnostic. The fuel tank pressure sensor measures the difference between the air pressure (or vacuum) in the tank and the outside air pressure. The PCM applies a 5.0 volt reference and ground to the sensor. The sensor will return a signal voltage between 0.1-4.9 volts. If the PCM detects a fuel tank pressure sensor signal that is excessively low, DTC P0452 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The fuel tank pressure sensor signal is less than 0.1 volts.

•	The condition is present for 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed.

•	The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed.

•	The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

•	The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

Continue the diagnosis at step 4 if you were sent here from one of the EVAP diagnostic tables.

Check for the following conditions:

•	Poor connection at the PCM or fuel tank pressure sensor.

Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.

•	Damaged harness.

Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the fuel tank pressure sensor display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.

Test Description

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

This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

Step	Action	Values	Yes	No
1	Important: If DTC P1635 5 Volt Reference Circuit is also set, perform that diagnostic first. Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check ?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Observe fuel tank pressure sensor voltage displayed on the scan tool. Is fuel tank pressure sensor voltage less than the specified value?	0.1V	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 3
3	important: Continue the diagnosis at step 4 if you were sent here from one of the EVAP diagnostic tables. Review and record scan tool Failure Records data. Clear DTCs. Operate the vehicle within Failure records conditions. Monitor specific DTC info for DTC P0452. Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0452 failed this ignition?	--	Go to Step 4	Go to Diagnostic Aids
4	Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector. Connect a jumper between the fuel tank pressure signal circuit and the 5 volt reference A circuit at the fuel tank pressure sensor harness connector. Observe fuel tank pressure sensor voltage displayed on the scan tool. Is fuel tank pressure sensor voltage near the specified value?	5V	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 5
5	Using a DMM, measure voltage between the 5 volt reference A circuit and the sensor ground circuit at the fuel tank pressure sensor harness connector. Is voltage near the specified value?	5V	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 6
6	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the PCM. Check the 5 volt reference A circuit for a poor terminal connection at the PCM. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals , Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 7
7	Check the 5 volt reference A circuit between the fuel tank pressure sensor and the PCM for an open, short to ground, or short to the sensor ground circuit. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 12
8	Check for poor terminal connections at the fuel tank pressure sensor connector. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals , Connector Repairs and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 11
9	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the PCM. Check the fuel tank pressure sensor signal circuit for a poor terminal connection at the PCM. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals , Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 10
10	Check the fuel tank pressure signal circuit between the fuel tank pressure sensor connector and the PCM for an open, short to ground, or short to the sensor ground circuit. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 12
11	Replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement . Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 13	--
12	Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 13	--
13	Review and record scan tool Failure Records data. Clear DTCs. Operate the vehicle within Failure Records conditions. Monitor specific DTC info for DTC P0452. Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0452 failed this ignition?	--	Go to Step 4	System OK