On Board Diagnosis Logic

Fig 1: Checking Leaks In The EVAP Line

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

This diagnosis detects very small leaks in the EVAP line between fuel tank and EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve, using of vapor pressure in the fuel tank.

The EVAP canister vent control valve is closed to shut the EVAP purge line. The vacuum cut valve bypass valve will then be opened to clear the line between the fuel tank and the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve. The EVAP control system pressure sensor can now monitor the pressure inside the fuel tank. If pressure increases, the ECM will check for leaks in the line between the vacuum cut valve and EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.

If ECM judges a leak which corresponds to a very small leak, the very small leak P1456 will be detected.

If ECM judges a leak equivalent to a small leak, EVAP small leak P1442 will be detected.

If ECM judges there are no leaks, the diagnosis will be OK.

Fig 2: DTC Detecting Condition And Possible Causes

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.