P0443

DTC P0443






Circuit Description

The Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System is used to store fuel vapors as to reduce the amount of unburned fuel from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP purge solenoid is used to control the flow of fuel vapor from the EVAP canister to the intake manifold. The engine control module (ECM) controls the solenoid by supplying it ground whenever the EVAP system is in purge mode. Fuel vapors can be purged anytime the ECM is in Closed Loop and the vehicle is not in deceleration. When the solenoid is commanded OFF, circuit not grounded, the voltage level at the ECM should be high, ignition voltage. When the driver is commanded ON, circuit grounded, the voltage level at the ECM should be low. The ECM EVAP purge solenoid feedback circuit uses a pull-up voltage, 2.6-4.6 volts, which allows the ECM to individually differentiate between an open, short to ground or short to voltage. DTC P0443 will set if the ECM detects an open EVAP purge solenoid control circuit when EVAP purge solenoid is commanded OFF when engine cranking/running.

Conditions for Running the DTC

- The engine speed is more than 40 RPM.
- The battery is between 8-18 volts.

DTC P0443 runs continuously once the above conditions have been met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC P0443 will set if the EVAP purge solenoid feedback voltage is between 2.6-4.6 volts, ECM pull-up voltage indicating an open circuit, when EVAP purge solenoid is commanded OFF and the condition exists for longer than 0.5 seconds.

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 DTC

- 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 non-emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

- EVAP purge solenoid resistance is 23-32 ohms.
- The EVAP purge solenoid is pulse width modulated (PWM). An audible clicking should be heard when the purge solenoid is commanded to 50 percent and should stop when the EVAP purge solenoid is commanded to 0 percent. The rate at which the solenoid cycles should increase as the commanded state is increased and decreased as the commanded state is decreased. Repeat the commands as necessary.
- Refer to Intermittent Conditions.