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DTC P0452

DTC P0452:  Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

General Description 

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The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor is installed on the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister and detects the fuel tank pressure. The FTP sensor is used to detect leaks in the EVAP system. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the FTP sensor output voltage. The FTP sensor output voltage rises as the fuel tank pressure increases. Conversely, the FTP sensor output voltage drops as the fuel tank pressure decreases. If the FTP sensor output voltage does not reach a target value for a set time after starting the engine in a cold condition, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Once per driving cycle
Sequence None
Duration 5.0 seconds or more
DTC Type Two drive cycles, MIL on

Enable Conditions 

Condition  
Other At idle

Malfunction Threshold 

The output from the FTP sensor [ FTP Sensor] is less than -7.63 kPa (-57.21 mmHg, -2.254 inHg) for at least 5.0 seconds.

NOTE:

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Possible Cause 

NOTE:

The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

  • FTP sensor line open
  • FTP sensor line short

Confirmation Procedure 

Operating Condition 

Start the engine in a cold condition, and let it idle until the radiator fan comes on.

With the HDS 

None.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot are stored.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.