DTC P04AE

DTC P04AE  : EVAP System High Purge Flow Detected 2

Special Tools Required 

Vacuum Pump/Gauge, 0-30 inHg Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available 

Vacuum/Pressure Gauge, 0-4 inHg 07JAZ-001000B 

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   -3. Select the EVAP TEST in the Function Test Menu, then select EVAP Leak Check Module Test with the HDS.

   NOTE:  If the test could not be completed because of another DTC, do the troubleshooting for that DTC.

   EVAP TEST

   Is the result OK?

   YES 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check EVAP canister purge valve 2 for debris that may cause it to stick open intermittently. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

   NO 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

2. EVAP canister purge valve 2 open stuck check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the hose (A) of EVAP canister purge valve 2 (B) from the throttle body (C), then connect the T-fitting (D), the vacuum gauge, and the vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 inHg as shown.

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   -3. Apply about 2 kPa (15 mmHg, 0.6 inHg) of vacuum to the hose.

   Does it hold vacuum?

   YES 

   Replace the EVAP leak check module .

   NO 

   Check the hose leakage. If the hose is OK, replace EVAP canister purge valve 2 .