Circuit Description
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) tests for undesired intake manifold vacuum flow to the evaporative emission (EVAP) system. The control module seals the EVAP system by commanding the EVAP purge valve OFF, closed and the EVAP vent valve ON, closed. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor to determine if a vacuum is being drawn on the EVAP system. If the vacuum in the EVAP system is more than a predetermined value within a predetermined time, DTC P1441 will set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1120, P1220, P1221 are not set. |
| • | The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts. |
| • | The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa. |
| • | The fuel level is between 15-85 percent. |
| • | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F). |
| • | The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F). |
| • | The start up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other. |
| • | The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is less than 121 km/h (75 mph). |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM detects a vacuum during a non-purge condition.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent condition could be caused by an improperly installed or damaged EVAP canister purge valve, or by a temporary blockage in the EVAP canister purge valve. In order to repair a blockage in the EVAP system, refer to Evaporative Emission System Cleaning .
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Evaporative Emissions Hose Routing Diagram | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Are DTCs P0443, P0449, P0452, or P0453 also set? | -- | Go to Step 3 | |
3 |
Does the scan tool indicate FTP within the specified range? | -0.5 to +0.5 in H2O | Go to DTC P0453 | Go to Step 4 |
4 |
Does the vacuum gage indicate an increase in vacuum? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
5 | Replace the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 6 | -- |
Does the scan tool indicate that the Service Bay Test has passed? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 | |
7 | Observe the stored information, Capture Info, with a scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |
