P1457

DTC P1457: EVAP Control System Leakage (EVAP Canister System)

NOTE: The fuel system is designed to allow specified maximum vacuum and pressure conditions. Do not deviate from the vacuum and pressure tests as indicated in these procedures. Excessive pressure/vacuum would damage the EVAP components or cause eventual fuel tank failure.

Special Tools Required
Vacuum pump/gauge, 0 - 30 in.Hg A973X-041-XXXXX

This is a two-trip code; once cleared, it cannot be reproduced in one trip. Also, certain specific driving and ambient conditions must occur before the ECM/PCM will complete the system checks. Additional test drives may still not meet the specific conditions needed to reproduce the code. If necessary, use the test drive procedures for setting the readiness code.

Therefore, follow these troubleshooting procedures carefully to ensure the integrity of the system and to confirm the cause of the problem or code.

NOTE: Fresh fuel has a higher volatility that will create greater pressure/vacuum. The optimum condition for testing is fresh fuel, and must be less than a full tank of fuel. If possible, to assist in leak detection, add 1 gallon of fresh fuel to the tank (as long as it will not fill the tank), just before starting these procedures.

EVAP Canister Purge Valve Test




1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVAP canister purge valve (A), and connect a vacuum pump to the hose.




2. Turn the EVAP canister purge valve on with the HDS, or connect ECM/PCM connector terminal B21 to body ground with a jumper wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. Apply vacuum to the hose.

Does the valve hold vacuum?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - The EVAP canister purge valve is OK. Go to step 10.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector.




7. Check for continuity between EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector terminal No.2 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the EVAP canister purge valve and the ECM/PCM (B21).

8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




9. Measure voltage between EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector terminal No.1 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Replace the EVAP canister purge valve.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the EVAP canister purge valve and the No.4 ACG (10 A) fuse.

EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Test




10. Disconnect both vacuum hoses from the EVAP two way valve (A), and connect a vacuum pump to the canister port on the two way valve.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
12. Apply vacuum to the hose.

Does the valve hold vacuum?

YES - The EVAP two way/bypass solenoid valve is OK. Go to step 18.

NO - Go to step 13.

13. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
14. Disconnect the EVAP bypass solenoid valve 2P connector.







15. Check for continuity between EVAP bypass solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No.2 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 16.

NO - Replace the EVAP two way/bypass solenoid valve (A).

16. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).




17. Check for continuity between EVAP bypass solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No.2 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair the short in the wire between the EVAP bypass solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM (E20).

NO - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM,then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM.

EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve Test




18. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVAP canister vent filter line (A), and connect a vacuum pump to the hose.




19. Turn the EVAP canister vent shut valve ON with the HDS, or connect ECM/PCM connector terminal E21 to body ground with a jumper wire.
20. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
21. Apply vacuum to the hose.

Does the valve hold vacuum?

YES - The EVAP canister vent shut valve is OK. Go to step 27.

NO - Go to step 22.

22. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
23. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector.




24. Check for continuity between the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector terminal No.2 and body ground. If using the HDS to turn the EVAP canister vent shut valve ON, turn the ignition switch ON.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 25.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM (E21).

25. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).







26. Measure voltage between EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector terminal No.1 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Replace the EVAP canister vent shut valve (A)and the O-ring (B).

NO - Repair open in the wire between the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the No.4 ACG (10 A) fuse.

Canister System Leak Test

27. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




28. Connect 2 three-way T-fittings (A) into the hose from the EVAP canister to the EVAP two way valve. Connect the FTP sensor to one of the T-fittings and the vacuum pump to the other.




29. Remove the vent hose from the EVAP canister vent shut valve (A), and cap the port (B) to seal the fresh air vent for the EVAP canister.
30. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




31. While monitoring FTP sensor voltage with the HDS, or measuring voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals E4 and E14, slowly pump the vacuum pump.
32. Continue to pump until the voltage drops to about 1.5 V. Make sure your vacuum pump has no leak.
33. Monitor the voltage for 20 seconds.

Does the voltage drop to 1.5 V and hold for at least 20 seconds?

YES - Inspect the EVAP canister vent shut valve line and connections.

NO - Go to step 34.

34. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




35. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A) from the EVAP canister, and plug the canister port (B).
36. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




37. While monitoring FTP sensor voltage with the HDS, or measuring voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals E4and E14, slowly pump the vacuum pump.
38. Continue to pump until the voltage drops to about 1.5 V. Make sure the engine coolant temperature is still above 95 °F (35 °C) and your vacuum pump has no leak.
39. Monitor the voltage for 20 seconds.

Does the voltage drop to 1.5 V and hold for at least 20 seconds?

YES - Inspect the fuel tank vapor control line and connections. Also test the fuel tank vapor control valve.

NO - Go to step 40.

40. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




41. Disconnect the purge line hose (A) from the canister at the metal line, and plug the hose (B).
42. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




43. While monitoring FTP sensor voltage with the HDS, or measuring voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals E4 and E14, slowly pump the vacuum pump.
44. Continue to pump until the voltage drops to about 1.5 V. Make sure the engine coolant temperature is still above 95 °F (35 °C) and your vacuum pump has no leak.




45. Monitor the voltage for 20 seconds.

Does the voltage drop to 1.5 V and hold for at least 20 seconds?

YES - Inspect the EVAP canister purge valve line and connections. If they are OK, do the EVAP two way valve test and the fuel tank vapor control valve test.

NO - Replace the EVAP canister (A).