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DTC P0459: Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit High

P0459 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM PURGE CONTROL VALVE CIRCUIT HIGH

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the state of the evaporative emission (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: 
  • Damaged EVAP canister purge valve
  • EVAP canister purge valve circuit short to voltage
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  To verify normal function, monitor the EVAP canister purge valve signal PID EVAPCP. With the valve closed, the EVAPCP indicates 0% duty cycle. When the valve is commanded fully open, the EVAPCP indicates 100% duty cycle.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HZ .