Circuit/System Description: Notes
The control module tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a large leak. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. When the conditions for running are met, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge valve OPEN and the EVAP vent valve CLOSED. This allows engine vacuum to enter the EVAP system. At a calibrated time, or vacuum level, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge valve closed, sealing the system, and monitors the FTP sensor input in order to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. If the system is unable to achieve the calibrated vacuum level, or the vacuum level increases too slowly, this DTC sets.
| FTP Sensor Signal Voltage | Fuel Tank Pressure |
|---|---|
| High, Approximately 1.5 Volts or greater | Negative Pressure/Vacuum |
| Low, Approximately 1.5 Volts or Less | Positive Pressure |
The following table illustrates the relationship between the ON and OFF states, and the OPEN or CLOSED states of the EVAP canister purge and vent valves.
| Control Module Command | EVAP Canister Purge Valve | EVAP Canister Vent Valve |
|---|---|---|
| ON | Open | Closed |
| OFF | Closed | Open |