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DTC P0453: EVAP System (CPC) Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit High: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

CAUTION: Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>General Description>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD .
NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Basic Diagnostic Procedure>PROCEDURE .

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (CROSSTREK MODEL)>Engine Electrical System>WIRING DIAGRAM .

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  1. CHECK DATA MONITOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the value of [Barometric Pressure].

      Data Monitor 

      NOTE:
      • SUBARU SELECT MONITOR For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Data Monitor". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DATA MONITOR .
      • General scan tool For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.

    Is the value of [Barometric Pressure] 125 kPa (938 mmHg, 36.9 inHg) or more?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Even if DTC is detected, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.

    NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND LEAK CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY (OPEN)  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
    3. Disconnect the connector from the leak check valve assembly.
    4. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and the leak check valve assembly connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 61 - (R400) No. 7:

      (B134) No. 54 - (R400) No. 8:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Repair the harness and connector.

    NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
    • Open circuit in harness between ECM connector and the leak check valve assembly connector
    • Poor contact of coupling connector
    • Poor contact of joint connector
  3. CHECK FOR POOR CONTACT  .

    Check for poor contact of ECM and the leak check valve assembly connector.

    Is there poor contact in ECM and the leak check valve assembly connector?

    Yes:  Repair the poor contact of ECM and the leak check valve assembly connector.

    No:  Go to  4.

  4. CHECK LEAK CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY  .

    Check the pressure sensor of the leak check valve assembly. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO)>Leak Check Valve Assembly>INSPECTION>CHECK PRESSURE SENSOR .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Repair the short circuit to power in harness between ECM connector and leak check valve assembly connector.

    No:  Replace the leak check valve assembly. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO)>LEAK CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY .