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DTC P144A:00 [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)]

NOTE:

  • To determine the malfunctioning part, proceed with the diagnostics from "Function Inspection Using M-MDS".

Details On DTCs

DESCRIPTION

Evaporator system: clogging between fuel tank and fuel tank pressure sensor

DETECTION CONDITION

Determination conditions

  • The following conditions are all met while the vehicle is being driven:

    • If negative pressure is inducted to the fuel tank via the intake manifold by the operation of the purge solenoid valve with the fuel tank in a sealed condition and the target negative pressure is reached within a shorter period of time than the estimated time.

    • When the barometric pressure in the fuel tank is fixed and the purge solenoid valve is opened/closed, the negative pressure fluctuation in the fuel tank generates negative pressure exceeding the threshold.

Preconditions

  • Period ignition is switched off before engine is started: 120 min or more

  • Engine coolant temperature at engine start: 1.67—43.33 °C {35.1—109.9 °F}*1

  • Time elapsed from engine start: 5.5—90 min

  • Fuel level in fuel tank: 10—90 %*1

  • Desired ambient air temperature: 4.4—43.3 °C {40—109 °F}*1

  • Barometric pressure: 72.23 Pa {7.365 kgf/m2, 0.01048 psi} or more*1

  • Charging efficiency: 3—65 %*1

  • Vehicle speed: 64—144.8 km/h {40.00—89.97 mph}*1

  • Purge flow amount: 15 l/min or more

  • *1: Value can be verified by displaying PIDs using M-MDS

Malfunction determination period

  • 75 s period

Drive cycle

  • 1

Self test type

  • CMDTC self test

Sensor used

  • Fuel tank pressure sensor

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

  • Not applicable

VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT

  • Illuminates check engine light.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Erratic signal to PCM

    • Fuel tank pressure sensor signal malfunction

  • Fuel gauge sender unit malfunction

  • Fuel tank pressure sensor malfunction

  • Clogging between fuel tank and fuel tank pressure sensor

  • Pressure control valve malfunction

  • Fuel shut-off valve malfunction

  • Rollover valve malfunction

  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction

  • PCM malfunction

System Wiring Diagram

  • Not applicable

Function Explanation (DTC Detection Outline)

  • The PCM closes the purge solenoid valve and CV solenoid valve while the vehicle is being driven and seals the fuel tank. Then, gas in the fuel tank is inducted into the intake manifold and the pressure in the fuel tank is decreased by opening the purge solenoid valve, and the pressure change in the fuel tank is measured using the fuel tank pressure sensor. If the pressure in the fuel tank decreases below the target negative pressure during the specified period from the pressure measurement (malfunction determination time (1)), positive pressure is inducted to the fuel tank via the intake manifold by closing the purge solenoid valve and opening the CV solenoid valve. After positive pressure is inducted to the fuel tank, the fuel tank is sealed, opening/closing of the purge solenoid valve is performed repeatedly, and the pressure change in the fuel tank is monitored at that time (malfunction determination time (2)). If the amount of pressure change veers towards negative pressure exceeding the malfunction determination threshold, the PCM determines that there is clogging between the fuel tank pressure sensor and fuel tank, and stores a DTC.

Repeatability Verification Procedure

  • Set the remaining fuel quantity in the fuel tank between 30—85 %.

  • Verify that OBD-II information (such as FREEZE FRAME DATA) has been obtained and recorded.

  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

  • Start the engine and switch the ignition off after 5 s have elapsed.

  • Leave the vehicle for 6 hours or more.

  • Start the engine and leave it idling for 2 min.

  • Drive the vehicle for 30 min at a speed of 50 km/h {31 mph} or more (to increase temperature in fuel tank and generate evaporative gas).

    NOTE:

    • If driving the vehicle for 30 min at a speed of 50 km/h {31 mph} or more is not feasible, the vehicle can be driven for a continuous 15 min or more with the engine coolant temperature at 80 °C {176 °F} or more.

  • Stop the engine.

  • Leave the vehicle for 1 hours or more.

PID Item/Simulation Item Used In Diagnosis

PID/DATA monitor item table

Item

Definition

Unit

Condition/Specification

FTP

Fuel tank pressure

KPa , mBar , psi, in H20

  • Displays fuel tank pressure

Fuel tank pressure sensor voltage

V

  • Fuel tank pressure is equal to barometric pressure: Approx. 2.6 V

Simulation item table

Item

Definition

Unit

Operation

EVAPCP

Purge solenoid valve control signal

%

  • Changes % and forcibly drives/stops purge solenoid valve.

EVAPCV

CV solenoid valve control signal

Off/On

  • Selects Off/On to forcibly drive/stop the CV solenoid valve.

Function Inspection Using M-MDS

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1

PURPOSE: VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.

  • Is any related repair information available?

Yes

Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.

  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

2

PURPOSE: RECORD FREEZE FRAME DATA/SNAPSHOT DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION

NOTE:

  • Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.

  • Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (EVAP system related) on the repair order.

—

Go to the next step.

3

PURPOSE: VERIFY IF FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT HAS MALFUNCTION
  • Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure and DTC Reading Procedure.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

  • Is the PENDING CODE/DTC P0460:00, P0461:00, P0462:00 or P0463:00 also present?

Yes

Perform the DTC troubleshooting for the fuel gauge sender unit first because the fuel gauge sender unit cannot detect the fuel tank level and determines that a malfunction is occurring.

(See DTC P0460:00 [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

(See DTC P0461:00 [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

(See DTC P0462:00 [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

(See DTC P0463:00 [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

No

Go to the next step.

4

PURPOSE: VERIFY FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR MEASURED CORRECTLY
  • Start the engine and idle it.

  • Access the following simulation items using the M-MDS:

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

    • EVAPCP

    • EVAPCV

  • Change to the following conditions using the simulation function.

    • EVAPCP: 100 %

    • EVAPCV: On

  • Access the FTP PID using the M-MDS.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

  • Does the negative pressure change when racing the engine?

Yes

The fuel tank pressure sensor measures correctly.

  • Go to the next step.

No

The possibility of a fuel tank pressure sensor malfunction is high.

  • Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.

5

PURPOSE: VERIFY IF PURGE SOLENOID VALVE IS STUCK OPEN
  • Perform the following procedure to induct barometric pressure to the fuel tank.

    • Access the following simulation items using the M-MDS:

      (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

      • EVAPCP

      • EVAPCV

    • Change to the following conditions using the simulation function.

      • EVAPCP: 0 %

      • EVAPCV: Off

    • Access the FTP PID using the M-MDS.

      (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

      NOTE:

      • The displayed PID value is as follows:

        • Approx. 2.6 V (barometric pressure)

  • Perform the following procedure to force drive the CV solenoid valve.

    • Access the following simulation items using the M-MDS:

      (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

      • EVAPCP

      • EVAPCV

    • Change to the following conditions using the simulation function.

      • EVAPCP: 0 %

      • EVAPCV: On

  • Access the FTP PID using the M-MDS.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

  • Is the FTP PID value negative pressure?

Yes

The possibility of a stuck purge solenoid valve open is high.

  • Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 2.

No

The possibility of clogging between fuel tank pressure sensor and fuel tank is high.

  • Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 3.

Troubleshooting Diagnostic Procedure

    Intention of troubleshooting procedure
  • Step 1

    • Perform a PCM input signal part-related inspection.

  • Step 2

    • Perform a unit inspection of the purge solenoid valve.

  • Step 3—6

    • Inspect for clogging between fuel tank pressure sensor and fuel tank.

  • Step 7—8

    • Verify that the primary malfunction is resolved and there are no other malfunctions.

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1

PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR
  • Inspect the fuel tank pressure sensor.

    (See FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the charcoal canister, then go to Step 7.

(See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

No

Go to the next step.

2

PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF PURGE SOLENOID VALVE
  • Inspect the purge solenoid valve.

    (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 7.

(See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

No

Go to the next step.

3

PURPOSE: VERIFY IF THERE IS CLOGGING BETWEEN FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR AND FUEL TANK
  • Verify the following passage hoses, pipe connection condition, and that there is no clogging.

    • Between fuel tank pressure sensor and pressure control valve

    • Between pressure control valve and fuel shut-off valve

  • Is there any poor connection or clogging?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 7.

No

Go to the next step.

4

PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE
  • Inspect the pressure control valve.

    (See PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the pressure control valve, then go to Step 7.

(See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

No

Go to the next step.

5

PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
  • Inspect the fuel shut-off valve.

    (See FUEL TANK INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the fuel tank, then go to Step 7.

(See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

No

Go to the next step.

6

PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF ROLLOVER VALVE
  • Inspect the rollover valve.

    (See FUEL TANK INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the fuel tank, then go to the next step.

(See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

No

Go to the next step.

7

PURPOSE: VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR COMPLETION
  • Reconnect all the removed parts.

  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.

    (See CLEARING DTC [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

  • Implement the repeatability verification procedure.

    (See Repeatability Verification Procedure.)

  • Perform the DTC Reading Procedure.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

  • Is the same DTC present?

Yes

Repeat the inspection from Step 1 of the troubleshooting diagnostic procedure.

  • If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.

    (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

Go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

8

PURPOSE: VERIFY IF THERE IS ANY OTHER MALFUNCTION
  • Is any other DTC or pending code stored?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.

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