P1410

Circuit Description
The tank pressure control valve is operated by a vacuum signal from the EVAP tank pressure control solenoid valve. The EVAP tank pressure control solenoid vacuum valve is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM opens the tank pressure control valve when the engine is running and the fuel level is within a specified range. The tank pressure control valve opens in order to allow the unrestricted flow of fuel vapors from the fuel tank to the EVAP canister. The DTC P1410 diagnostic determines if there is a failure in the EVAP tank pressure control solenoid vacuum valve.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ Engine is running at steady speed.
^ Engine is operating in Close Loop.
^ Fuel tank level is between 25 and 75%.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
Low voltage indicated in the solenoid control circuit, with the fuel level higher than a specified value, when the diagnostic runs.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after two consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs with the fault active.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information is stored in the Freeze Frame buffer.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The MIL turns OFF after three consecutively passing trips without a fault present.
^ A History DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
^ Use the scan tool Clear DTC Information function or disconnect the PCM battery feed in order to clear the DTC.

Diagnostic Aids
Check for faulty electrical connections to the PCM.
A malfunctioning fuel level sensor may cause a DTC P1410 to set.
An intermittent malfunction may be caused by a fault in the EVAP tank pressure control solenoid valve electrical circuits. Inspect the wiring harness and components for any of the following conditions:
^ Backed out terminals.
^ Improper mating of terminals.
^ Broken electrical connector locks.
^ Improperly formed or damaged terminals.
^ Faulty terminal to wire connections.
^ Physical damage to the wiring harness.
^ A broken wire inside the insulation.
^ Corrosion of electrical connections, splices, or terminals.
If a DTC P1410 cannot be duplicated, the information included in the Freeze Frame data can be useful in determining vehicle operating conditions when the DTC was first set.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the Diagnostic Table.
1. The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the Freeze Frame data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the fault occurred. The information is then stored in the scan tool for later reference.
2. This step checks the operation of the EVAP tank pressure control solenoid valve. The EVAP tank pressure control solenoid vacuum valve output control is disabled by the PCM when any DTCs are stored, when engine speed is indicated, and until the engine has reached a normal operating temperature of at least 80°C (176°F).
6. This step checks for a stuck open or leaking EVAP tank pressure control solenoid valve.