P0442

DESCRIPTION
The EVAP small leak test applies vacuum to the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system and monitors vacuum decay. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor signal to determine the vacuum decay rate. At an appropriate time, the PCM 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 PCM turns the purge valve OFF (closed), sealing the system and 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, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0440, P0443, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1106, P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1121, or P1122 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 15-80 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 IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The EVAP system can achieve 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.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
The EVAP system tests run when the engine is first started and meets the Conditions for Running the DTC. To aid in locating intermittent leaks, use the EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station to pressurize the EVAP system. Move all EVAP components while testing with the 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.