The evaporative emission control system prevents hydrocarbon (HC) vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere where they could form photochemical smog. Gasoline vapors are collected in the charcoal canister. The ECM controls the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) to purge any collected vapors from the canister back to the engine for combustion. This valve is actuated by the purge control signal from the ECM and controls fuel vapor from the canister to the intake manifold.
Checking output signals from PCSV every 10 sec. under detecting condition, if signals indicating short to battery in the circuit are detected for more than 5 sec., PCM sets P0445. MIL(Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on when the malfunction lasts till consecutive 2 driving cycle.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause |
DTC Strategy | ● Short to battery | ● Poor connection ● Short to battery in harness ● PCSV ● PCM |
EnableConditions | ● Engine running state ● 11V ≤ Battery voltage ≤ 16V ● Above enable conditions are met > 0.5 sec. | |
Threshold value | ● Short to battery | |
DiagnosisTime | ● Continuous (More than 5 sec.failure for every 10 sec.test) | |
MIL On Condition | ● 2 driving cycles |
Item | Coil resistance(Ω) |
PCSV | 14.0 ~ 18.0Ω [20℃( 68℉)] |
Check DTC Status
Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
IG "ON".
Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode, and then Press F4(DTAL) to check DTC's information from the DTCs menu
Read "DTC Status" parameter.
Is parameter displayed "Present fault"?
▶ Go to "Terminal and connector inspection" procedure.
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor’s and/or PCM’s connector or was repaired and PCM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, ending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
Has a problem been found?
▶ Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
▶ Go to " Control Circuit Inspection " procedure.
IG "OFF" and disconnect PCSV connector.
IG "ON" and ENG "OFF"
Measure voltage between terminal 2 of PCSV harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. 0.5V
Is the measured voltage within specification?
▶ Go to "Component Insepction" procedure.
▶ Repair short to battery in harness, and go to " Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
Check PCSV
IG "OFF" and disconnect PCSV connector.
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of PCSV connector.(Component side)
Item | Coil resistance(Ω) |
PCSV | 14.0 ~ 18.0Ω [20℃( 68℉)] |
Is the measured resistance within specification?
▶ Substitute with a known - good PCM and check for proper operation.
▶ If the problem is corrected, replace PCM and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Substitute with a known - good PCSV and check for proper operation.
▶ If the problem is corrected, replace PCSV and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
There is a memory reset function on scantool that can erase optional parts automatically detected and memorized by PCM. After testing PCM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the PCM on the others
Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode
Press F4(DTAL) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions
Read "DTC Status" parameter
Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
▶ System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.