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DTC P0441

DTC P0441 EVAP system incorrect purge flow
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the purge line vacuum, when the following conditions are met. if the vacuum between the charcoal canister and the intake manifold does not reach the specification, the PCM determines that the EVAP system purge flow is incorrect.

MONITORING CONDITIONS 
  • Vehicle speed: 70.1-130 km/h {43.5-80.8 mph} 
  • Engine speed: 1, 200-4, 000 rpm 
  • Throttle valve opening angle: 10.2-27.7 %  (changes by engine speed)

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is an intermittent monitor (EVAP system).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while me DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2/Mode 12) is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Blockage in EVAP system
    • EVAP hose damaged or loose
    • EVAP pipe damaged
    • Catch tank malfunction
    • Charcoal canister malfunction
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction
  • Leakage in EVAP system
  • Evaporative emission system leak detection pump malfunction
  • Fuel pump unit poor seal
  • PCM malfunction
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 12) AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (EVAP system related) been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR STORED DTC 
  • Turn the ignition switch off, then to the ON position (engine off).
  • Verify the related PENDING CODE or stored DTCs.
  • Is the DTC P0443 present?
Yes Go to the DTC P0443 inspection.
(See DTC P0443 ).
No Go to the next step.
4 DETERMINE IF THERE IS BLOCKAGE 
Yes Go to Step 6.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION IS BLOCKAGE OR LEAKAGE IN PURGE SOLENOID VALVE 
NOTE:
  • Carefully handle the evaporative system when disconnecting and connecting hoses. Do not use any lubricant around the system. Foreign material can cause a system malfunction.

  • Remove the purge solenoid valve and cool it down in a refrigerator for 1 hour. 
  • Install the purge solenoid valve and perform the KOER self test using the M-MDS.

    (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST ).

  • Is the DTC P0441 present?
Yes Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 12.
No Go to Step 7.
6 INSPECT FOR LOCATION OF BLOCKAGE 
  • Apply vacuum to the following parts using a vacuum pump.
  • Verify that the system does not hold vacuum at the following locations:
    • Hoses and pipes between intake manifold and charcoal canister
    • Catch tank
    • Charcoal canister
  • Is there any blockage?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 12.
No Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 12.
7 DETERMINE LEAKAGE EXISTENCE 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to Step 12.
8 INSPECT IF PURGE SOLENOID VALVE IS STUCK OPEN 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 12.
9 INSPECT FOR LOCATION OF LEAKAGE 
  • Inspect the following for leakage using the evaporative leak detector.
    • Between purge solenoid valve and check valve
    • Between check valve and charcoal canister
  • Is there any leakage?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 12.
No Go to the next step.
10 INSPECT EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP 
NOTE:
  • Be careful to not apply a shock to the evaporative system leak detection pump, otherwise the results of the leak inspection could be incorrect.

  • Connect all disconnected connectors and hoses.
  • Place a clamp on the evaporative system teak detection pump hose between the evaporative system leak detection pump and the air filter.
  • Perform the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Leak Inspection.

    (See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION ).

  • Is the DTC P2404 recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the evaporative system leak detection pump, then go to Step 13.
11 INSPECT FUEL PUMP UNIT INSTALLATION 
  • Remove the fuel tank.
  • Visually inspect for damage, insufficient sealing or a poorly installed pump unit.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the fuel tank or sealing, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
12 PERFORM KOER SELF TEST TO DETERMINE OTHER RELATED MALFUNCTION OTHER THAN BLOCKAGE LOCATION 
NOTE:
  • Carefully handle the evaporative system when disconnecting and connecting hoses. Do not use any lubricant around the system. Foreign material can cause a system malfunction.

  • Connect all disconnected connectors and hoses.
  • Perform the KOER self test.

    (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST ).

  • Is the DTC P0441 still recorded?
Yes Blockage stilt exists.
Locate blockage position and repair, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
13 PERFORM LEAK INSPECTION 
  • Connect all disconnected connectors and hoses.
  • Perform the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Leak Inspection.

    (See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION ).

  • Does the test result fail (red light turns on)?
Yes Leakage still exists.
Locate leak the point and repair, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
14 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0441 COMPLETED 
  • Start the engine and let it idle.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.

    (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE ).

  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Perform the KOER self test.

    (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST ).

  • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
No Go to the next step.
15 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE ).
No DTC troubleshooting completed.