P0440
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Circuit Description
The Evaporative System includes the following components:
The Evaporative Leak Detection Diagnostic Strategy is based on applying a vacuum to the EVAP system and monitoring the vacuum decay rate. The
VCM monitors the vacuum level via the
fuel tank pressure sensor input. At an appropriate time, the EVAP purge solenoid and the
EVAP vent
solenoid turn ON, allowing the engine vacuum to draw a small vacuum on the entire evaporative emission system. If a sufficient vacuum level cannot be achieved, a large leak or a malfunctioning EVAP purge solenoid is indicated. The following conditions can cause this problem:
- A disconnected or malfunctioning fuel tank pressure sensor
- A missing, malfunctioning, improperly installed, or loose fuel cap
- A disconnected, damaged, pinched, or blocked EVAP purge line
- A disconnected or damaged EVAP vent hose
- A disconnected, damaged, pinched, or blocked fuel tank vapor line
- A disconnected or malfunctioning EVAP purge solenoid
- A disconnected or malfunctioning EVAP vent solenoid
- An open ignition feed circuit to the EVAP vent or purge solenoid
- A damaged EVAP canister
- A leaking fuel sender assembly O-ring
- A leaking fuel tank or fuel filler neck
Any of the above conditions can set a DTC P0440.
Conditions for Running the DTC
- No active MAP sensor DTCs.
- No active TP sensor DTCs.
- No active VS sensor DTCs.
- No active O2 sensor DTCs.
- No active ECT sensor DTCs.
- No active IAT sensor DTCs
- DTC P0125 not active.
- The system voltage is between 10 and 17 volts
- The fuel level is between 12.5% and 87%.
- The ECT is between 4°C and 30°C (39°F to 86°F)
- The IAT is between 4°C and 30°C (39°F to 86°F)
- The cold start temperature difference (ECT minus IAT) is less than 1.5°C when the IAT is greater than the ECT or 8°C when the ECT is greater than the IAT
- The BARO is greater than 73 kPa
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The EVAP system is unable to generate a vacuum greater than a calibrated value over a specified period of time.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- This is a type A DTC that behaves like a B type, in which the VCM illuminates the MIL during the second key cycle.
- The VCM stores the conditions that were present when the DTC sets as a Freeze Frame and Fail Records data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
- The Control Module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has Run and Passed.
- A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles (coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the start-up coolant temperature and the Engine Coolant Temperature is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle).
- Use the scan tool Clear Information function.
Diagnostic Aids
Important: An accurate indication of fuel level is required for the
VCM to properly pass or fail this DTC. Always diagnose
fuel level sensor DTCs before performing this DTCs diagnostic table. Always check for fuel level sensor DTCs stored in history.