Circuit Description
The VCM monitors the performance of the EVAP system by applying a predetermined level of vacuum to the EVAP system and monitors the vacuum decay rate. The VCM sets this DTC if the vacuum decay rate is greater than a predetermined value.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No active MAP sensor DTCs |
| • | No active TP sensor DTCs |
| • | No active VS sensor DTCs |
| • | No active O2 sensor DTCs |
| • | No active ECT sensor DTCs |
| • | No active IAT sensor DTCs |
| • | DTC P0125 not active |
| • | The fuel level is between 12.5-87.5 percent. |
| • | The system voltage is between 10-17 volts. |
| • | The ECT is between 4°C-30°C(39°F-86°F). |
| • | The IAT is between 4°C-30°C(39°F-86°F). |
| • | The cold start temperature difference (ECT minus IAT) is less than -1.5°C (29°F) when the IAT is greater than the ECT. |
| • | The cold start temperature difference (ECT minus IAT) is less than -8°C (18°F) when the ECT is greater than the IAT. |
| • | The BARO is greater than 72 kPa. |
| • | The change in fuel tank vacuum is less than 0.6 in of H2O, or the change in fuel level is less than 8 percent. |
| • | The short term fuel trim detects the richer air/fuel mixture resulting from the EVAP canister purge command. |
| • | The fuel tank vacuum level remains above a calibrated value for a specified number of seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The VCM fails to detect a drop in EVAP system vacuum over a calibrated number of seconds with the vent solenoid open.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The VCM illuminates the MIL during the first key cycle in which the DTC sets. |
| • | The VCM stores the conditions which were present when the DTC sets as a Freeze Frame and Fail Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL or DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has run and passed. |
| • | A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles. A warm-up cycle occurs when the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the startup coolant temperature and the engine coolant reaches a temperature that is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle. |
| • | Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. |
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
| • | A loose, missing, damaged, or improperly installed fuel cap |
| • | Missing or damaged O-rings at EVAP canister fuel vapor and purge line fittings |
| • | A cracked or punctured EVAP canister |
| • | A damaged or disconnected source vacuum line, EVAP purge line, vent hose or fuel tank vapor line |
| • | A poor connection at the VCM: Inspect the harness connectors for the following conditions: |
| - | Backed out terminals |
| - | Improper mating |
| - | Broken locks |
| - | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| - | poor terminal to wire connection |
| • | A damaged harness: Inspect the wiring harness to the EVAP vent solenoid EVAP purge solenoid and the fuel tank pressure sensor for an intermittent open or short circuit |
| • | A kinked, pinched or plugged vacuum source, EVAP purge, or fuel tank vapor line. Verify that the lines are not restricted |
Refer to Evaporative Emission System Cleaning before starting repairs.
Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
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If the vacuum stored in the EVAP system is quickly released then an intermittent system restriction or failure of the EVAP Vent Valve or the EVAP Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor may have occurred.
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Checking the vapor canister and the EVAP Vent Valve for restriction.
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An EVAP Pressure sensor that does not correctly respond to pressure (or vacuum) will cause this DTC to set. The EVAP Pressure Sensor monitors a range from 7.5 in. H2O of pressure to -17.5 in. H2O of pressure (vacuum). In order to test the EVAP Pressure sensor for pressure response SEAL the system with the scan tool and use the EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic cart to apply pressure to the system. Compare the pressure gauge (in. H2O) on the diagnostic cart to the EVAP Pressure sensor reading on the scan tool.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Important: : Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool Capture Info to save the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The control module's data is deleted once the Clear Info function is used. Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 | Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:
Repair the EVAP system if needed. Was a repair made to the EVAP system? | -- | ||
3 | Are DTCs P0452 or P0453 also set? | -- | Go to applicable DTC table | |
Does the EVAP Fuel Tank Pressure sensor quickly drop to near 0 in. H2O when 0% EVAP Purge is commanded and the EVAP Vent Valve is opened? | -8 in. H2O | Fault not present. Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||
Does the vacuum drop from the specified value when the EVAP Vent Valve is opened? | 5 in. Hg. | |||
6 |
Does the vacuum drop from the specified value when the vent line is unplugged? | 5 in. Hg. | ||
7 |
Was the EVAP Vent line replaced? | -- | ||
8 |
Was the fuel tank vapor line replaced? | -- | ||
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Important: The following steps require the EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station J 41413. Always zero the EVAP Pressure and Vacuum (in. H2O) gauges on the EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station before proceeding with diagnosis.
Do both values indicate the same amount of vacuum in the EVAP system to within the range specified? | + or - 2 in. H2O | |||
10 |
Is the test lamp illuminated? | -- | ||
11 | Check for a short to ground on the EVAP Vent Valve Driver circuit. Repair circuit as necessary. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the EVAP Vent Valve. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |
13 | Replace the EVAP Vapor Canister. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |
14 | Replace the EVAP Fuel Tank Pressure sensor. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |
15 |
Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
16 |
Does the Scan Tool indicate the diagnostic Passed? | -- | -- | |
17 | Does the Scan Tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |
