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DIAGNOSTICS – SFI SYSTEM 052NT–12

DTC P0451(A) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH
RANGE/PERFORMANCE

DTC P0452 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH
LOW INPUT

DTC P0453 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH
HIGH INPUT

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The vapor pressure sensor, VSV for canister closed valve (CCV) and VSV for pressure switching valve are
used to detect abnormalities in the evaporative emission control system.
The ECM decides whether there is an abnormality in the evaporative emission control system based on the
vapor pressure sensor signal.
Fig. 1
ECM

Vapor Pressure
Sensor

VSV for (6)

VSV Fuel Tank Overfill
CCV (1)
for EVAP Check Valve
(5) (2)
(10)
(11)

(7) (9)
(3)

Charcoal Canister Fuel Tank

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DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area

Vapor pressure sensor output changes extremely under condi-
tions:
P0451 Vehicle speed: 0 mph (0km/h) and the engine speed: Idling or
vapor pressure sensor output stuck 5 min after engine start.
(2 trip detection logic)
Open or short in vapor pressure sensor circuit
Vapor pressure sensor output remains less than specific value:
Vapor pressure sensor
P0452
ECM
(2 trip detection logic)
Vapor pressure sensor output remains more than specific val-
P0453 ue:
(2 trip detection logic)

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
DTC ”P0451, P0452 or P0453” is recorded by the ECM when the vapor pressure sensor malfunctions.
P0451
The ECM senses pressure in the fuel tank using the vapor pressure sensor. The ECM supplies the sensor
with a regulated 5 V reference–voltage and the sensor returns a signal voltage between 0.5 V and 4.5 V
according to the pressure level in the fuel tank.
When the pressure in the fuel tank is low, the output voltage of the vapor pressure sensor is low. When it
is high, the output voltage is high.
For this DTC P0451, the ECM checks for a ”noisy” sensor or a ”stuck” sensor.
The ECM checks for the ”noisy” sensor by monitoring the fuel tank pressures when the vehicle is stationary
and there should be little variation in the tank pressure. If the indicated pressure varies beyond specified
limits, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and a DTC is set.
The ECM checks for the ” stuck” sensor by monitoring the fuel tank pressure for an extended time period.
If the indicated pressure does not change over this period, the ECM will conclude that the fuel tank pressure
sensor is malfunctioning. The ECM will illuminate the MIL and a DTC is set.
P0452 and P0453
The ECM senses pressure in the fuel tank using the vapor pressure sensor. The ECM supplies the sensor
with a regulated 5 V reference–voltage and the sensor returns a signal voltage between 0.5 V and 4.5 V
according to the pressure level in the fuel tank.
When the pressure in the fuel tank is low, the output voltage of the vapor pressure sensor is low. When it
is high, the output voltage is high.
If the output voltage of the vapor pressure sensor is out of the normal range, the ECM will determine that
there is a malfunction in the sensor or sensor circuit.
When pressure indicated by the vapor pressure sensor deviates below –3.999 kpa (–30 mmHg) or above
1.999 kpa (15 mmHg), the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the vapor pressure sensor. The ECM will
turn on the MIL and a DTC will be set.
MONITOR STRATEGY
P0451
Evaporative emission control system pressure
Related DTCs P0451
sensor range/performance
Main sensors Vapor pressure sensor
Required sensors/components Mass air flow meter, engine coolant temperature
Related sensors
sensor
Frequency of operation Once per driving cycle
Signal fluctuation (noise) monitoring: 10 sec
Duration
No signal change (stuck) monitoring: 20 min
MIL operation 2 driving cycles
Sequence of operation None
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P0452 and P0453

Evaporative emission control system pressure
P0452
sensor/switch low input
Related DTCs
Evaporative emission control system pressure
P0453
sensor/switch high input
Main sensors Vapor pressure sensor
Required sensors/components Mass air flow meter, engine coolant temperature
Related sensors
sensor
Frequency of operation Once per driving cycle
Duration 17 sec
MIL operation 2 driving cycles
Sequence of operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

P0451
Specification
Item
Minimum Maximum
The monitor will run whenever the follow-
See ”List of Disable a Monitor” table (On page 05–24)
ing DTCs are not present
Signal fluctuation (noise) monitoring:
Altitude – 2,400 m (7,872 ft)
Battery voltage 11 V –
Difference between intake air temperature
and engine coolant temperature at engine –7C (19.4F) 11.1C (52F)
start
Engine coolant temperature at engine
4.4C (40F) 35C (95F)
start
Intake coolant temperature at engine start 4.4C (40F) 35C (95F)
Vehicle stop and idling 5 sec 15 sec
Stuck monitoring:
Altitude – 2,400 m (7,872 ft)
Battery voltage 11 V –
Vapor pressure sensor No malfunction
Difference between intake air temperature
and engine coolant temperature at engine –7C (19.4F) 11.1C (52F)
start
Engine coolant temperature at engine
4.4C (40F) 35C (95F)
start
Intake air coolant temperature at engine
4.4C (40F) 35C (95F)
start

P0452 and P0453

Specification
Item
Minimum Maximum
The monitor will run whenever the follow-
See ”List of Disable a Monitor” table (On page 05–24)
ing DTCs are not present
Difference between intake air temperature
and engine coolant temperature at engine – 12C (54F)
start
Engine coolant temperature at engine
10C (50F) 35C (95F)
start
Intake air temperature at engine start 10C (50F) 35C (95F)
Engine Running

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TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0451
Detection criteria Threshold
Signal fluctuation (noise) monitoring:
The number of times the output changed
0.7 kpa
(5 mmHg) or more during 5 to 15 seconds after idling and 7 times or more
vehicle stop
No signal change (stuck) monitoring:
Fuel tank pressure ”no change” time (less than 0.138 kpa
20 min or more
(0.02 mmHg) change since engine start)

P0452 and P0453

Detection criteria Threshold
P0452:
Fuel tank pressure Less than –3.999 kPa (–30 mmHg) / when engine running
P0453:
Fuel tank pressure 1.999 kPa (15 mmHg) or more / when engine running

WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0441 and P0446 on page 05–180.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:

If different DTCs related to different systems that have terminal E2 as the ground terminal are output
simultaneously, terminal E2 may be open.

If DTC P0441 (Purge Flow), P0446 (VSV for CCV), P0451, P0452 or P0453 (Evaporative Pressure
Sensor) is output with DTC P0442 or P0456, troubleshoot DTC P0441, P0446, P0451, P0452 or
P0453 first. If no malfunction is detected, troubleshoot DTC P0442 or P0456 next.

Read freeze frame data using the hand−held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records
the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determin-
ing whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air–fuel ratio
was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.

If the ENGINE RUN TIME in the freeze frame data is less than 200 seconds, carefully check the vapor
pressure sensor.
1 INSPECT ECM(VC VOLTAGE)

(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.

E5 (b) Measure the voltage between the specified terminals of
the E5 ECM connector.
Standard:
Tester Connection Specified Condition
VC (E5–18) – E2 (E5–28) 4.5 to 5.5 V

VC (+) E2 (–)
ECM Connector A18294

NG REPLACE ECM (See page 10–17)

OK

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2 INSPECT ECM(PTNK VOLTAGE)

(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.

E5 E3 (b) Measure the voltage between the specified terminals of
the E3 and E5 ECM connectors.
(1) Remove the vapor pressure sensor.
Standard (1):
Tester Connection Specified Condition
PTNK (E3–21) – E2 (E5–28) 2.9 to 3.7 V
E2 (–) PTNK (+) (2) Using the MITYVAC (Hand–Held Vacuum Pump),
apply a vacuum of 4.0 kPa (30 mmHg, 1.18 in.Hg)
to the vapor pressure sensor.
Vapor Pressure Sensor NOTICE:
(1) (2) The vacuum applied to the vapor pressure sensor must be
less than 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.7 in.Hg).
Standard (2):
Tester Connection Specified Condition
PTNK (E3–21) – E2 (E5–28) 0.5 V or less
(3) Reinstall the vapor pressure sensor.
Disconnect Vacuum
OK REPLACE ECM (See page 10–17)
A82252 A82254

NG

3 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR(VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR – ECM)

Wire Harness Side (a) Disconnect the V3 vapor pressure sensor connector.
Vapor Pressure Sensor Connector (b) Disconnect the E3 and E5 ECM connectors.
V3 (c) Measure the resistance between the wire harness side
connectors.
Standard (Check for open):
Tester Connection Specified Condition
PTNK (V3–2) – PTNK (E3–21)
GND PTNK VCC GND (V3–1) – E2 (E5–28) Below 1 Ω
Front View A72886 VCC (V3–3) – VC (E5–18)
Standard (Check for short):
Tester Connection Specified Condition
PTNK (V3–2) or PTNK (E3–21) – Body ground
10 kΩ or higher
E5 E3 VCC (V3–3) or VC (E5–18) – Body ground
(d) Reconnect the vapor pressure sensor connector.
(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
VC

E2 PTNK
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
ECM Connector A79127 CONNECTOR

OK

REPLACE VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR ASSY

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