Conditions for Running the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DTCs P0441, P0446, P0450, P0451, P0452, and P0453 are not set.
- The barometric pressure (BARO) indicates that the altitude is less than 2,400 meters (7,872 feet).
- The battery voltage is at least 11 volts.
- The fuel level is approximately 10-90 percent-no excess fuel slosh is indicated.
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor are near the same temperature at engine start.
- The ECT and the IAT are between 10-32°C (50-89°F) at engine start.
- The engine has been operating for at least 50 minutes.
- The vehicle is operated at steady speeds and doesn't exceed 130 km/h (81 mph).
- The vehicle speed has been more than 64 km/h (39 mph) for at least 15 seconds or less than 64 km/h (39 mph) for at least 60 seconds.
- The EVAP canister purge valve has been open and the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor indicates a negative pressure in the fuel tank.
- DTC P0456 runs once per drive cycle when the above conditions are met.