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Advanced Diagnostics - DTC P0499: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Shut Valve Circuit High Voltage






General Description
The evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent shut valve is attached to the EVAP canister to control the venting of the EVAP canister to atmosphere. The EVAP canister vent shut valve is open (open to atmosphere) when the VSV signal is OFF. If the return signal is "ON" when the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) outputs the "OFF" signal to the EVAP canister vent shut valve, the ECM/PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status






Enable Conditions






Malfunction Threshold
The return signal is "ON" for at least 5 seconds when the ECM/PCM outputs the "OFF" signal to the EVAP canister vent shut valve.

Confirmation Procedure with the HDS
Do the EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the ECM/PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.