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P0443




DTC P0443

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructionsprovides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC P0443
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

An ignition voltage is supplied directly to the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve. The engine control module (ECM) grounds the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve control circuit through an internal switch called a driver. The ECM monitors the status of the driver. The EVAP canister purge solenoid valve is pulse width modulated (PWM). A scan tool will display the amount of ON time as a percentage.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The system voltage is between 11-32 volts.
* DTC P0443 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match for a minimum of 0.25 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0443 is a Type B DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0443 is a Type B DTC.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics (except L96) [1][2]Electrical DiagramsEngine Controls Schematics (L96) [1][2]Electrical Diagrams
Description and Operation

Evaporative Emission Control System Description Description and Operation
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (M30)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the EVAP purge solenoid to 50 percent with a scan tool. You should hear the solenoid clicking when commanded to 50 percent.
2. Engine Idling, command the EVAP purge solenoid from 0 to 50 percent and back to 0 percent with a scan tool while observing the following control circuit status parameters:

Note: Each parameter should display OK or Not Run.

* EVAP Purge Sol Short Gnd Test Status
* EVAP Purge Sol Open Test Status
* EVAP Purge Sol Short Volts Test Status

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal A and ground.

If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is not open, test or replace the EVAP canister purge solenoid.

3. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the ignition circuit terminal A and the control circuit terminal B.

If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

4. Remove the test lamp, and install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal B and the ignition circuit terminal A. Command the purge solenoid to 50 percent with a scan tool. Verify the scan tool purge solenoid Ckt. Short Volts Test Status Parameter is Fault.

If not the specified value and, the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the purge solenoid valve.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EVAP purge solenoid.
2. Test for 18-28 ohm between the control terminal A and the ignition voltage terminal B.

If not within the specified range, replace the EVAP purge solenoid.

3. Test for infinite resistance between each terminal and the EVAP purge solenoid housing.

If not the specified value, replace the EVAP purge solenoid.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor ECM replacement, setup, and programming