P0447

Wiring Diagram:

EVAP Vent Solenoid Control Circuit Low Voltage:

P0447- EVAP VENT SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE
The evaporative emission (EVAP) system is used to store fuel vapors as to reduce the amount of unburned fuel from escaping into the atmosphere. The function of the EVAP vent solenoid is solely for EVAP leak diagnostics. Outside air flows around the normally open valve (except during portions of the EVAP diagnostic test) through the EVAP canister to the fuel tank. This allows the fuel tank to be at atmospheric pressure, around 101 kPa. The ECM controls the solenoid by supplying it ground whenever the EVAP system is not venting (during the EVAP leak diagnostic test). When the solenoid is commanded Off (circuit not grounded), the voltage level at the ECM should be high (ignition voltage). When the solenoid is commanded On (circuit grounded), the voltage level at the ECM should low. The ECM EVAP vent solenoid feedback circuit uses a pull-up voltage (4.6-6.6 volts), which allows the ECM to individually differentiate between an open. short to ground or short to voltage. DTC P0447 will set if the ECM detects lower than normal feedback voltage when EVAP vent solenoid is commanded Off with engine cranking/running.

DTC PARAMETERS
DTC P0447 will set if EVAP vent solenoid feedback voltage is less than 4.6 volts when EVAP vent solenoid is commanded Off when;
^ Condition exists for longer than 0.5 seconds
^ Engine speed is greater than 40 rpm
^ Battery voltage is between 7.5 and 15.0 volts

DTC P0447 diagnostic runs continuously once the above conditions have been met.

P0447 is a type B DTC

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
To locate an intermittent problem, use Scan tool to monitor DTC P0447 LAST TEST with engine running. Wiggling wires while watching for a change from PASSED to FAILED may locate the area where a short to ground in the wiring may exist.

EVAP vent solenoid resistance 18-27 ohms