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DTC P0455: EVAP Control System Leak Detected (No Purge Flow Or Large Leak)

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P0455 - EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED (NO PURGE FLOW OR LARGE LEAK)

Description:  The PCM monitors the complete EVAP control system for no purge flow, the presence of a large fuel vapor leak, or multiple small fuel vapor leaks. System failure occurs when no purge flow (attributed to fuel vapor blockages or restrictions), a large fuel vapor leak, or multiple fuel vapor leaks are detected by the EVAP running loss monitor test with the engine running (but not at idle).
Possible Causes: 
  • After market EVAP hardware (such as fuel filler cap) non-conforming to required specifications.
  • Disconnected or cracked fuel EVAP canister tube, EVAP canister purge outlet tube, or EVAP return tube.
  • EVAP canister purge valve stuck closed.
  • Damaged EVAP canister.
  • Damaged or missing fuel filler cap.
  • Insufficient fuel filler cap installation.
  • Loose fuel vapor hose/tube connections to the EVAP system components.
  • Blockages or restrictions in the fuel vapor hoses/tubes (items also listed under disconnections or cracks).
  • Fuel vapor control valve tube assembly or fuel vapor vent valve assembly blocked.
  • Canister vent (CV) solenoid stuck open.
  • Mechanically inoperative fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor.
  • Fuel tank isolation valve stuck closed.
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for audible vacuum noise or significant fuel odor in the engine compartment or near the EVAP canister and fuel tank.
Check for a missing fuel filler cap or the integrity of the cap.
Check for loose or damaged vapor hoses.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All - - GO to Pinpoint Test HX .