P0441

DTC P0441 Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow

Malfunction Detection Conditions:

DTC SUMMARY

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NOTE: In this vehicle's EVAP system, turning ON the vent valve does not seal off the EVAP system. To check for leaks in the EVAP system, disconnect the air inlet vent hose and apply pressure from the atmosphere side of the canister.

While the engine is running, if a predetermined condition (closed loop, etc.) is met, the purge VSV is opened by the ECM and the stored fuel vapors in the canister are purged to the intake manifold. The ECM changes the duty cycle ratio of the purge VSV to control purge flow volume.

The purge flow volume is also determined by the intake manifold pressure. Atmospheric pressure is allowed into the canister through the vent valve to ensure that the purge flow is maintained when the negative pressure (vacuum) is applied to the canister.

Key-off monitor
This monitor checks for Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system leaks and canister pump module malfunctions. The monitor starts 5 hours* after the power switch is turned OFF. More than 5 hours are required to allow the fuel to cool down to stabilize the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP), thus making the EVAP system monitor more accurate.

The leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP system and the pressure is measured. Finally, the ECM monitors for leaks from the EVAP system and malfunctions in both the canister pump module and purge VSV, based on the EVAP pressure.

HINT: *: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35 °C (95 °F) 5 hours after the power switch is turned OFF, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35 °C (95 °F) 7 hours after the power switch is turned OFF, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Monitor Strategy:

Typical Enabling Conditions (Part 1):

Typical Enabling Conditions (Part 2):

Typical Malfunction Thresholds:

Key-off monitor
5 hours* after the power switch is turned OFF, the leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP system. The ECM monitors for leaks and actuator malfunctions based on the EVAP pressure.

HINT: *: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35 °C (95 °F) 5 hours after the power switch is turned OFF, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35 °C (95 °F) 7 hours after the power switch is turned OFF, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.




a. Purge VSV stuck open
In operation C, the leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP system. The EVAP system pressure is then measured by the ECM using the canister pressure sensor. If the stabilized system pressure is higher than [second 0.02 inch leak criterion x 0.15], the ECM interprets this as the purge Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) being stuck open. The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC (2 trip detection logic).




b. Purge VSV stuck closed
In operation D, the canister pressure sensor measures the EVAP system pressure. The pressure measurement for the purge VSV monitor begins when the purge VSV is turned ON (open) after the EVAP leak check. When the measured pressure indicates an increase of 0.3 kPa (2.25 mmHg) or more, the purge VSV is functioning normally. If the pressure does not increase, the ECM interprets this as the purge VSV being stuck closed. The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC (2 trip detection logic).

c. Purge flow
While the engine is running, the purge VSV opens to purge the fuel vapor according to the engine condition. The ECM check the EVAP pressure when the purge VSV opens.

If the pressure does not change, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction. The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets DTC (2 trip detection logic).

MONITOR RESULT
Refer to CHECKING MONITOR STATUS. Checking Monitor Status

Wiring Diagram:

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTE: The intelligent tester is required to conduct the following diagnostic troubleshooting procedure.

HINT:
- Using the intelligent tester monitor results enables the EVAP system to be confirmed.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air/fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.

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