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DTC P0443: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Canister Purge Valve Circuit Malfunction

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P0443 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL SYSTEM CANISTER PURGE VALVE CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the state of the EVAP canister purge valve 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
  • EVAP canister purge valve circuit shorted to GND
  • Damaged EVAP canister purge valve
  • EVAP canister purge valve circuit open
  • EVAP canister purge valve circuit shorted to VPWR
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  To verify normal function, monitor the EVAP canister purge valve signal PID EVAPPDC (or EVMV for electronic valve) and the signal voltage (PCM control side). With the valve closed, the EVAPPDC indicates a 0% duty cycle (0 mA for EVMV) and voltage approximately equal to battery voltage. When the valve is commanded fully open, EVAPPDC indicates 100% duty cycle (1000 mA for EVMV) and a voltage drop of 3 volts minimum is normal. Output test mode may be used to switch output on/off to verify function.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to HX: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor and System STEP HX1.