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DTC P2418: Evaporative Emission Control System Switching Valve Control Circuit/Open

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P2418 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT/OPEN

Description:  The PCM monitors the state of the fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) circuit output driver. The test fails when the signal moves outside the minimum or maximum limit for the commanded state.
Possible Causes: 
  • VPWR circuit open.
  • FTIV signal line open circuit.
  • FTIV signal line shorted to GND.
  • FTIV signal line shorted to PWR.
  • Damaged FTIV.
Diagnostic Aids:  Output test mode can be used to control the FTIV ON and OFF.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test HX .