P0450

DTC P0450: Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Malfunction






















CIRCUIT OPERATION

- The ECM (terminal No. 114) supplies a 5 volts reference signal to the fuel tank differential pressure sensor (terminal No. 3). The fuel tank differential pressure sensor (terminal No. 2) is grounded through the ECM (terminal No. 113).
- The fuel tank differential pressure sensor (terminal No. 1) returns a voltage signal to the ECM (terminal No. 112) that is proportional to the pressure in the fuel tank.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

- The ECM monitors the fuel tank differential pressure sensor output voltage.
- The ECM determines whether the fuel tank differential pressure sensor signal voltage is within normal operating parameters.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS

Compare evaporative emission purge solenoid status with fuel tank differential pressure sensor output voltage.

MONITOR EXECUTION

Continuous

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (OTHER MONITOR AND SENSOR)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)

- Evaporative emission purge solenoid monitor
- Evaporative emission ventilation solenoid monitor
- Fuel tank temperature sensor monitor
- Fuel level sensor monitor
Sensor (The sensors below are determined to be normal)

- Mass airflow sensor
- Barometric pressure sensor
- Intake air temperature sensor
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
- Accelerator pedal position sensor

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart (Monitor Sequence)






Check Conditions

- Intake air temperature is more than 5°C (41°F).
- Engine speed is more than 1,594 r/min.
- Volumetric efficiency is between 20 and 50 percent.
Judgement Criterion

- When the evaporative emission purge solenoid is off, the fuel differential pressure sensor output voltage is less than 1.0 volt for 10 seconds.
Check Conditions

- Intake air temperature is between 5°C (41°F) and 45°C (113°F).
- Engine speed is more than 1,594 r/min.
- Volumetric efficiency is between 20 and 50 percent.
Judgement Criterion

- When the evaporative emission purge solenoid is fully operational (100 percent ratio), the fuel differential pressure sensor output voltage is more than 4.0 volts for 10 seconds.

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION

- None

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN

Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 4 Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CODE TO BE SET ARE:)

- Fuel tank differential pressure sensor failed.
- Fuel tank differential pressure sensor circuit harness damage, or connector damage.
- ECM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:

- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 52: Fuel Tank Differential Pressure Sensor.





CAUTION:
To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

(1)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.





(2)Plug the disconnected end of hose E.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(4)Remove the fuel cap.
(5)Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item 52, Fuel Tank Differential Pressure Sensor.

- Output voltage should be between 1,500 to 3,500 mV.





(6)Connect the evaporative emission system pressure pump (Miller number 6872A) to the fuel tank filler tube by using fuel tank adapter (MLR-8382) and pressurize the fuel tank.

- The fuel tank pressure reading should increase.
(7)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Then disconnect scan tool MB991958.
(8)Remove the evaporative emission system pressure pump (Miller number 6872A) and the fuel tank adapter (MLR-8382), and reinstall the fuel cap.
(9)Connect hose E to the evaporative emission canister.

Q. Is the sensor operating properly?

YES It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions.

NO Go to Step 2 .

STEP 2. Check harness connector D-21 at fuel tank differential pressure sensor for damage.

Q. Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES Go to Step 3 .
NO Repair or replace it. Harness Connector Inspection.
Then go to Step 12 .
STEP 3. Measure the sensor supply voltage at fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector D-21 by backprobing.

(1)Do not disconnect the connector D-21.

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





(3)Measure the voltage between terminal No. 3 and ground by backprobing.

- Voltage should be between 4.9 and 5.1 volts.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the measured voltage between 4.9 and 5.1 volts?

YES Go to Step 6 .

NO Go to Step 4 .

STEP 4. Check harness connector B-10 at ECM for damage.

Q. Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES Go to step 5 .
NO Repair or replace it. Harness Connector Inspection.
Then go to Step 12 .
STEP 5. Check for harness damage between fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector D-21 (terminal No. 3) and ECM connector B-10 (terminal No. 114).

NOTE:
Check harness after checking intermediate connector C-47. If intermediate connector is damaged, repair or replace it. Harness Connector Inspection.
Then go to Step 12 .

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES Go to Step 11 .
NO Repair it. Then go to Step 12 .
STEP 6. Measure the ground voltage at fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector D-21 by backprobing.

(1)Do not disconnect the connector D-21.

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





(3)Measure the voltage between terminal No. 2 and ground by backprobing.

- Voltage should be 0.5 volt or less.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the measured voltage 0.5 volt or less?

YES Go to Step 9 .

NO Go to Step 7 .

STEP 7. Check harness connector B-10 at ECM for damage.

Q. Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES Go to Step 8 .
NO Repair or replace it. Harness Connector Inspection.
Then go to Step 12 .
STEP 8. Check for harness damage between fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector D-21 (terminal No. 2) and ECM connector B-10 (terminal No. 113).

NOTE:
Check harness after checking intermediate connector C-47. If intermediate connector is damaged, repair or replace it. Harness Connector Inspection.
Then go to Step 12 .

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES Go to Step 11 .
NO Repair it. Then go to Step 12 .
STEP 9. Check harness connector B-10 at ECM for damage.

Q. Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES Go to Step 10 .
NO Repair or replace it. Harness Connector Inspection.
Then go to Step 12 .
STEP 10. Check for harness damage between fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector D-21 (terminal No. 1) and ECM connector B-10 (terminal No. 112).

NOTE:
Check harness after checking intermediate connector C-47. If intermediate connector is damaged, repair or replace it. Harness Connector Inspection.
Then go to Step 12 .

Q. Is the harness wire in good condition?

YES Go to Step 11 .
NO Repair it. Then go to Step 12 .
STEP 11. Replace the fuel tank differential pressure sensor.

(1)Replace the fuel tank differential pressure sensor.

(2)Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 4 Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.

(3)Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q. Is DTC P0450 set?

YES Replace the ECM (Refer to, Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement).
Then go to Step 12 .
NO The inspection is complete.
STEP 12. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.

(1)Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 4 Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.

(2)Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q. Is DTC P0450 set?

YES Repeat the troubleshooting.
NO The inspection is complete.