P1441

EVAP System Description
The evaporative emissions (EVAP) system includes the following components:
^ The fuel tank.
^ The EVAP canister vent valve/solenoid.
^ The fuel lank pressure sensor.
^ The fuel pipes and hoses.
^ The fuel fill cap.
^ The EVAP vapor lines.
^ The EVAP purge lines.
^ The EVAP canister.
^ The EVAP canister purge valve/solenoid.
The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies a ground to energize the EVAP purge valve. The EVAP purge valve control is pulse width modulated (PWM), or turned on and off several times a second. The duty cycle, or pulse width, is determined by engine operating conditions including the load, the Throttle position, the coolant temperature, and the ambient temperature. The duty cycle is calculated by the PCM and the output is commanded when the appropriate conditions are met. The system tests for conditions that cause the EVAP system to purge continuously by commanding the EVAP vent valve on, or closed, and the EVAP purge valve off, or closed. If the vacuum level in the fuel tank increases during the test, a continuous purge flow condition is indicated. This may be caused by any of the following conditions:
^ The EVAP purge valve is leaking internally.
^ The EVAP purge and engine vacuum lines are switched at the EVAP purge valve.
^ The EVAP purge valve control circuit is grounded.
If any of these conditions are present, DTC P1441 is set.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ None of the following DTCs are set:
^ Throttle position (TP) sensor DTCs
^ Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) DTCs
^ Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor DTCs
^ Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor DTCs
^ Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor DTCs
^ Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) DTCs
^ Mass air flow (MAF) sensor DTCs
^ Misfire DTCs
^ Fuel trim DTCs
^ Fuel injector DTCs
^ All of the conditions for the DTC P0440, DTC P0442, and DTC P0446 diagnostic tests are met and passed.
^ The startup ECT is between 4°C and 30°C (40°F 86°F).
^ The startup ECT is not over 8°C (14°F) more than the IAT.
^ The startup IAT is between 2°C and 30°C (40°F and 86°F).
^ The startup IAT not over 2°C (4°F) more than the ECT.
^ The fuel tank level is between 15% and 85%.
^ The BARO is more than 75 kPa.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
A continuous open purge flow condition is detected during the diagnostic test fuel tank pressure decreases to less than -11 in. H2O.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the first trip in which the diagnostic test has run and failed.
^ The PCM stores the conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Fail Records data.

Important: Although these diagnostics are considered type A, the diagnostics act like type B diagnostics under certain conditions. Whenever the EVAP diagnostics report that the system has passed, or if the battery is disconnected, the diagnostic must fail during 2 consecutive cold start trips before setting a DTC. The initial failure is not reported to the diagnostic executive or displayed on a scan tool. A passing system always reports to the diagnostic executive immediately.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The PCM turns the MIL Off during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed.
^ The history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
^ The DTC may be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed.

Diagnostic Aids
Inspect for the following conditions:
^ A faulty connection at the PCM. Inspect the harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and faulty terminal to wire connections.
^ Inspect the wiring harness for damage.
^ If the harness appears to be OK, connect the J41413 to the EVAP service port, pressurize the EVAP system to 10 in. H2O and observe the Fuel Tank Pressure display on the scan tool while moving the connectors and wiring harnesses related to the EVAP purge valve. A sudden change in the display indicates the location of the malfunction.
^ Any incorrect vacuum line routing. Verify that the source vacuum line routing to the EVAP purge valve is correct and that the EVAP purge and source vacuum lines to the EVAP purge valve are not switched.
^ A malfunctioning or damaged canister.
Use the following procedure in order to test for a carbon release condition:

1. Turn off the ignition switch.
2. Remove the EVAP purge valve.
3. Lightly tap the EVAP purge valve on a clean work area while looking for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
4. If no carbon release is evident, reinstall the components and continue with the DTC P1441 table. If carbon is being released from either component, continue with this service procedure.
5. Remove the charcoal canister from the vehicle.
6. Ensure that the main cylinder valve is turned off on the J 41413 EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station.
7. Disconnect the black hose that connects the nitrogen cylinder to the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station at the pressure regulator by unscrewing the knurled nut on the regulator. No tools are required to remove the black hose from the regulator.
8. Using a section of vacuum line, connect one end over the open threaded fitting of the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station pressure regulator.
9. Connect the remaining end to the EVAP purge valve end of the EVAP purge line at the vehicle and turn on the main nitrogen cylinder valve. Continue to blow any debris from the purge line for 15 seconds.
10. Return the EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station to its original condition by re-installing the black hose that was disconnected in Step 7.
11. Replace the following components:
^ The EVAP purge valve.
^ The EVAP canister.
12. Proceed with the DTC P1441 diagnostic table.
Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table:
1. The Diagnostic system check prompts you to complete some of the basic check and store the freeze frame and failure records data on the Scan Tool if applicable.
2. If an EVAP purge valve electrical malfunction is present, the purge system will not operate correctly. Repairing the electrical malfunction will very likely correct the condition that set this DTC.
3. Checks for a Fuel Tank Pressure sensor stuck high condition. The fuel tank pressure must be relieved by removing the canister line from the fuel tank or EVAP canister. The fuel fill cap will not relieve the tank due to a check valve in the filler neck. The check valve seals when pressure is applied to prevent vapors from escaping through the filler neck. The scan tool should read within ±1.0 in. H2O of the specified value.
4. Checks for a leaking or stuck open EVAP canister purge valve/solenoid. the scan tool should read within ±1.0 in. HG of the specified value.
5. Verifies that the fuel tank pressure sensor accurately reacts to EVAP system pressure changes. the EVAP station is pressurizing a sensor that normally reads vacuum. The Tech II reads high pressure at 0 volts and high vacuum at 5 volts. The Tech II can only read a max pressure of 6.0 in. of H2O (0 Volts). However the EVAP Service Station can pressurize the system to much higher pressures. The Scan Tool value should be within ±0.5 of the specified value.
6. If the EVAP purge and engine vacuum lines are switched at the EVAP Purge Valve/Solenoid, the valve/solenoid will leak vacuum.
13. The EVAP station is pressurizing a sensor that normally reads vacuum. The Tech II reads High pressure at 0 volts and high vacuum at 5 volts. The Tech II can only read a max pressure of 6.0 in. of H2O (0 Volts). However the EVAP Service Station can pressurize the system to much higher pressures. The Scan Tool value should be within ±0.5 of the specified value.