P0453
DTC P0453CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal in order to detect vacuum decay and excess vacuum during the evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic test. The control module supplies a 5-volt reference and a low reference circuit to the FTP sensor. If the control module detects the FTP sensor signal voltage above a calibrated value, this DTC will set.
The table illustrates the relationship between FTP sensor signal voltage and the EVAP system pressure/vacuum.
CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The ignition is ON.
CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The FTP sensor voltage is more than 4.75 volts.
- The condition is present for more than 50 seconds.
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.
CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the DTC with a scan tool.
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
IMPORTANT: A short to B+ on the FTP signal circuit may have damaged the FTP sensor.
- The FTP sensor voltage should be between 2.35-2.85 volts with the ignition ON, the engine OFF and the fuel cap removed. This represents atmospheric pressure, or 0 inches H2O, of vacuum.
- The FTP sensor 5-volt reference circuit is shared with the following sensors:
- The CMP sensor
- The EGR valve
- The MAF sensor
- The MAP sensor
- The A/C pressure sensor
- The APP sensor 1
- The FTP sensor low reference circuit is shared with the A/C pressure, the fuel level sensor, and the APP sensor 2.
- Inaccurate readings will occur if resistance measurements are taken on an FTP sensor. The FTP sensor contains an internal amplifier circuit that requires applied voltage to function properly.
- To locate an intermittent condition, monitor the FTP sensor voltage with the ignition ON and the engine OFF. Wiggling wires while watching for a change in the FTP sensor voltage may help locate the area where a fault may exist.
- For intermittent conditions, refer to Intermittent Conditions. Intermittent Conditions
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