P0440

DESCRIPTION
The EVAP LARGE LEAK TEST is based on applying vacuum to the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system and monitoring the rate of vacuum decay. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses the input from the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor in order to determine the rate of vacuum decay. At an appropriate time, the PCM turns the EVAP canister purge valve ON (open) and the EVAP canister vent valve ON (closed). This allows the engine to draw a vacuum on the system. At a calibrated time or vacuum level, the PCM turns the purge valve OFF (closed), and tests the system vacuum. If the system is unable to achieve the calibrated vacuum level, the PCM will set DTC P0440.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ DTCs P0107, P0108, P0110, P0112, P0113, P0115, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0443, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1106, P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1121, or P1122 are not set.
^ The system voltage is between 10-18 volts.
^ The start-up Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is between than 4-30°C (39-86°F), but the start-up ECT is not more than 8°C (14°F) more than the start-up Intake Air Temperature (IAT).
^ The start-up Intake Air Temperature (IAT) is between than 4-30°C (39-86°F), but the start-up IAT is not more than 3°C (7°F) more than the start-up ECT temperature.
^ The fuel tank level is between 15-85 percent.
^ The Barometric Pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.
^ The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is less than 121 km/h (75 mph).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The EVAP system is not able to achieve or to maintain a vacuum during the diagnostic test.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The control module illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the 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 imported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ Use the EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station in order to pressurize the EVAP system in order to help locate intermittent leaks.
^ Move all EVAP components while testing with the ultrasonic leak detector.
^ A temporary blockage in the EVAP canister purge valve, the purge pipe, or the EVAP canister can cause an intermittent condition. In order to repair a blockage in the EVAP system, refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Cleaning. Service and Repair

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-7:

Steps 8-12:

Steps 13-20:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. This step verifies that a failure condition is active.
5. This step is used in order 10 verify if a leak is present.
6. This step verifies proper operation of the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor.
10. This step tests the EVAP canister purge valve for a restriction or blockage.
19. This step verifies that repairs are complete and that no other condition is present.