Circuit Description
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The DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage diagnostic monitors the function of the FTP sensor circuit. The control module monitors the FTP sensor signal in order to detect vacuum decay and excess vacuum during the evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic test. The control module supplies a 5-volt reference and a low reference circuit to the FTP sensor. If the control module detects the FTP sensor signal voltage above a calibrated value, this DTC will set.
The following table illustrates the relationship between FTP sensor signal voltage and the EVAP system pressure/vacuum.
DTC P0453
| FTP Sensor Signal Voltage | Fuel Tank Pressure |
|---|---|
| High, Approximately 1.5 Volts or More | Negative Pressure/Vacuum |
| Low, Approximately 1.5 Volts or Less | Positive Pressure |