DTC P1441 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge

Circuit Description

The PCM tests the EVAP system for the following conditions:

• Large and small leaks
• Excess vacuum
• Purge flow during non-commanded conditions
• Fuel level and fuel pressure sensor faults
• EVAP purge and vent valve faults

The PCM monitors the fuel tank pressure sensor in order to determine the level of vacuum/pressure in the EVAP system. The PCM commands both the EVAP Purge Solenoid and the EVAP Vent Valve ON when the Conditions for Running the DTC are met in order to apply an engine vacuum to the EVAP system. The PCM commands the EVAP Purge Solenoid OFF once the system has reached a predetermined level of vacuum. This diagnostic tests for a vacuum in the EVAP system during a non-purge condition. This DTC sets if a vacuum continues to develop in the EVAP system after the EVAP purge solenoid has been commanded OFF.

Conditions for Running the DTC

• DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0420, P0430, P0500, P0502, P0503, P0562, P0563, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1120, P1220, P1221, and HO2S DTCs are not set.
• The ignition voltage is between 10 volts and 18 volts.
• The barometric pressure is greater than 72.5 kPa (10.5 psi).
• The fuel level is between 12.5 and 87.5 percent of full capacity.
• The engine coolant temperature is between 4°C (39°F) and 30°C (86°F).
• The intake air temperature is between 4°C (39°F) and 30°C (86°F).
• The start up engine coolant and intake air temperatures are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects a vacuum in the EVAP system when purge is not commanded.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
• The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the PCM records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The PCM writes the conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• The PCM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
• A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
• 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

Important

• Before replacing any components, visually/physically inspect for the following:
• Mis-routed harness
• Rubbed through wire insulation
• Broken wire inside the insulation
• Kinked or damaged vacuum hoses
• Physically damaged system components
• Components and vacuum lines for traces of carbon or other contaminants The presence of foreign material may be causing a restriction in the system or preventing the solenoid valve from closing properly. Either condition may cause a DTC to set.
• For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table.