Pinpoint Test C: DTC P1450 Excessive Vacuum Detected In The Fuel Tank

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NOTE: Condition P1450 DTC set: More than -1.79 kPa (-10.2 inches H² O) over 30 seconds with canister vent open.

C1 CHECK FOR VISUAL CAUSES OF EXCESSIVE FUEL TANK VACUUM
- Check for kinks or bends in the fuel vapor hoses and tubes.
- Visually check the EVAP canister inlet port, canister vent solenoid filter or outlet hose for contamination or foreign material.
- Check the canister vent solenoid and dust separator for blockage or contamination.
- Is a concern with a hose, tube, connection or component visually evident?
Yes

REMOVE any contamination or foreign material around fuel vapor hoses and tubes. REPAIR the hoses, tubes or components as necessary. After all visual concerns are repaired, GO to C2.

No

GO to C2.
C2 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE BETWEEN EVAP TEST PORT AND CANISTER VENT SOLENOID
- Disconnect and plug the EVAP return tube at the intake manifold.
- Connect the Evaporative Emissions System Tester to the EVAP test port.
- Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48 kPa (14 inches H² O).
- Does the pressure drop immediately?
Yes

GO to C3.

No

Go To PINPOINT TEST D
C3 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL VAPOR TEE
- Connect the Evaporative Emission System Tester to the fuel filler pipe.
- Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48 kPa (14 inches H² O).
- Does the pressure drop immediately?
Yes

GO to C4.

No

Go To PINPOINT TEST D
C4 CHECK FOR FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR PID WITHOUT PRESSURE APPLIED
- Disconnect the EVAP canister outlet tube at the EVAP canister.
- Key in ON position.
- Access PCM PID FTP V.
- Record the reading.
- Is PID FTP V reading between 2.40 and 2.80 volts?
Yes

GO to C5.

No

REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE to continue diagnosis.
C5 CHECK FOR STUCK OPEN EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE CONDITION AT IDLE
- Connect the EVAP canister outlet tube.
- Remove the plug from the EVAP return tube and reconnect the tube to the intake manifold.
- Verify that the fuel filler cap is correctly installed.
- Key in ON position.
- Access PCM PIDs FTP V and EVAPPDC.
- Start the engine and allow to idle.
- Monitor the FTP V and EVAPPDC PIDs.
- When PID EVAPPDC is zero, is PID FTP V reading below 2.40 volts?
Yes

INSTALL a new EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND PURGE VALVE - 4.0L SOHC EARLY BUILD or EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND PURGE VALVE - 4.6L AND 4.0L SOHC LATE BUILD . CARRY OUT an EVAP system leak test. REFER to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If the system passes the leak test, CARRY OUT an evaporative emissions repair verification drive cycle. Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE .

No

CARRY OUT the EVAP system leak test. REFER to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If the system passes the leak test, CARRY OUT the evaporative emissions repair verification drive cycle. Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE .