P0442

DESCRIPTION
The evaporative emission (EVAP) small leak test applies vacuum to the EVAP system and monitors vacuum decay. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal to determine the vacuum decay rate. At an appropriate time the control module turns the EVAP canister purge valve ON, open, and the EVAP vent valve ON, closed. This allows the engine to draw a vacuum on the EVAP system. At a calibrated time or vacuum level, the control module turns the purge valve OFF, closed, sealing the system. The control module then monitors the FTP sensor input in order to determine EVAP system vacuum decay. If the system detects a leak larger than a calibrated amount, DTC P0442 will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0440, P0443, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1120, P1220, or P1221 are not set.
^ The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts.
^ The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.
^ The fuel level is between 15-85 percent.
^ The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
^ The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
^ The start up ECT and AT are within 9°C (16°F).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The EVAP system can achieve a vacuum, but a vacuum decay is detected during the diagnostic test.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
To help locate intermittent leaks, use the J 41413 EVAP Pressure Purge Diagnostic Station to pressurize the EVAP system. Move all EVAP components while testing with the J 41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-4:

Steps 5-7:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table
4. This step verifies that a failure condition is active.
6. This step verifies that repairs are complete and that no other condition is present.