P0442

DESCRIPTION
The EVAP SMALL LEAK TEST is based on applying vacuum to the EVAP system and monitoring vacuum decay. This diagnosis will detect a leak as small as 0.040 inches in the EVAP system. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors vacuum level via the fuel tank pressure sensor input. At an appropriate time, the EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP vent valve are turned on. This allows the engine to draw a small vacuum on the entire evaporative emission system. After the desired vacuum level has been achieved, the EVAP purge valve is turned off, sealing the system. A leak is detected by monitoring for a decrease in the vacuum level during a given time period. A small leak in the system will cause Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0442 to be set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ DTC P0107. P0108, P0110, P0112, P0113, P0115, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0440, P0443, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1106. P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1121 and P1122 not active.
^ The system voltage is between 10-18 volts.
^ The startup ECT is between 4-30°C (39-86°F), but the startup ECT is not more than 8°C (14°F) more than the startup IAT temperature.
^ The startup IAT is between 4-30°C (39-86°F), but the startup IAT not more than 3°C (7°F) more than the startup ECT temperature.
^ The fuel tank level is between 20-85 percent.
^ The Barometric Pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa (10.8 psi).
^ The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is less than 120 km/h (75 mph).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The EVAP system can achieve vacuum but a vacuum decay is detected during the diagnostic test.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the PCM records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The PCM writes the conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ A last test failed, or the current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, it failures are not reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL/DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
The EVAP system tests run when the engine is first started and meets the Conditions for Running the DTC. To aid in locating intermittent leaks, use the EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station to pressurize the EVAP system. Move all EVAP components while testing with the Ultrasonic Leak Detector.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-4:

Steps 5-7:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. This step verifies that a failure condition is active.
6. This step verifies that repairs are complete and that no other condition is present.