Circuit/System Description
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The evaporative emission (EVAP) system is used to store fuel vapors in order to reduce the amount of fuel vapors into the atmosphere. The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor is used for EVAP system diagnostics. The FTP sensor is a transducer that varies resistance according to changes in the fuel tank pressure. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the FTP sensor signal in order to detect vacuum decay and excess vacuum during the EVAP system diagnostic test. The ECM supplies a 5-volt reference and a low reference circuit to the FTP sensor.
| 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 |