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DTC P2450: Evaporative Emission Control System Switching Valve Performance Or Stuck Open

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P2450 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OPEN

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the fuel vapor vent valve for correct operation. During the evaporative emission (EVAP) monitor cruise test after verifying a 1.02 mm (0.040 inch) leak is not present, the PCM commands the fuel vapor vent valve closed while a vacuum is present in the fuel tank and opens the canister vent. If the fuel vapor vent does not close, the vacuum in the tank is quickly lost. If the rate of loss exceeds a calibrated threshold the DTC is set.
Possible Causes: 
  • Stuck open fuel vapor vent valve
  • Damaged fuel vapor vent valve
  • Contaminated fuel vapor vent valve
Diagnostic Aids:  Retrieve all continuous memory and on-demand self-test DTCs from the PCM. Diagnose and repair circuit DTC P2418 before diagnosing this performance DTC.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HX .