DTC    P0441    Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow

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DTC SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

1. KEY-OFF MONITOR
   5 hours* after the ignition switch is turned off, the leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP system. The ECM monitors for leaks and actuator malfunctions based on the EVAP pressure.
   

   HINT:

   *: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35°C (95°F) 5 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35°C (95°F) 7 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.

   
   

   Sequence	Operation	Description	Duration
   -	ECM activation	Activated by soak timer 5, 7 or 9.5 hours after ignition switch turned off.	-
   A	Atmospheric pressure measurement	Vent valve turned OFF (vent) and EVAP system pressure measured by ECM in order to register atmospheric pressure. If pressure in EVAP system not between 70 kPa-a and 111 kPa-a (525 mmHg-a and 833 mmHg-a), ECM cancels EVAP system monitor.	60 seconds
   B	First reference pressure measurement	In order to determine reference pressure, leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) through reference orifice and then ECM checks if leak detection pump and vent valve operate normally.	60 seconds
   C	EVAP system pressure measurement	Vent valve turned ON (closed) to shut EVAP system. Negative pressure (vacuum) created in EVAP system, and EVAP system pressure then measured. Write down measured value as it will be used in leak check. If EVAP pressure does not stabilize within 15 minutes, ECM cancels EVAP system monitor.	15 minutes*
   D	Purge VSV monitor	Purge VSV opened and then EVAP system pressure measured by ECM. Large increase indicates normality.	10 seconds
   E	Second reference pressure measurement	After second reference pressure measurement, leak check performed by comparing first and second reference pressure. If stabilized system pressure higher than second reference pressure, ECM determines that EVAP system leaking.	60 seconds
   -	Final check	Atmospheric pressure measured and then monitoring result recorded by ECM.	-

   HINT:

   *: If only a small amount of fuel is in the fuel tank, it takes longer for the EVAP pressure to stabilize.

   
   
   
   
   
   


1. Purge VSV stuck open
   In operation C, the leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP system. The EVAP system pressure is then measured by the ECM using the canister pressure sensor. If the stabilized system pressure is higher than [second reference pressure x 0.2], the ECM interprets this as the purge VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve) being stuck open. The ECM illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC (2 trip detection logic).
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. Purge VSV stuck closed
   In operation D, the canister pressure sensor measures the EVAP system pressure. The pressure measurement for the purge VSV monitor is begun when the purge VSV is turned ON (open) after the EVAP leak check. When the measured pressure indicates an increase of 0.3 kPa-g (2.25 mmHg-g) or more, the purge VSV is functioning normally. If the pressure does not increase, the ECM interprets this as the purge VSV being stuck closed. The ECM illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC (2 trip detection logic).
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. PURGE FLOW MONITOR
   
   
   
   
   
   The purge flow monitor consists of two monitors. The 1st monitor is conducted every time and the 2nd monitor is activated if necessary.
   

1. The 1st monitor
   While the engine is running and the purge VSV is ON (open), the ECM monitors the purge flow by measuring the EVAP pressure change. If negative pressure is not created, the ECM begins the 2nd monitor.
   
2. The 2nd monitor
   The vent valve is turned ON (closed) and the EVAP pressure is then measured. If the variation in the pressure is less than 0.4 kPa-g (3 mmHg-g), the ECM interprets this as the purge VSV being stuck closed, and illuminates the MIL and stores DTC P0441 (2 trip detection logic).
   

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

MONITOR RESULT

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
   
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
   
3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
   
4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
   
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
   
6. Start the engine and wait 15 minutes or more [B].
   
7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [C].
   
8. Read the pending DTC.
   

   HINT:

   1. If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
      
   2. If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
      
9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
   
10. Input the DTC: P0441.
    
11. Check the DTC judgment result.
    
    

    Tester Display	Description
    NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
    ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    NOTICE:

    1. The Evaporative System Check (Automatic Mode) consists of 5 steps performed automatically by the Techstream. It takes a maximum of approximately 18 minutes.
       
    2. Do not perform the Evaporative System Check when the fuel tank is more than 90% full because the cut-off valve may be closed, making the fuel tank leak check unavailable.
       
    3. Do not run the engine during this operation.
       
    4. When the temperature of the fuel is 35°C (95°F) or higher, a large amount of vapor forms and any check results become inaccurate. When performing the Evaporative System Check, keep the fuel temperature below 35°C (95°F).
       
12. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
    
13. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
    
14. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    
15. Turn the ignition switch to ON
    
16. Turn the Techstream on [D].
    
17. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / Evaporative System Check / Automatic Mode.
    
18. After the "Evaporative System Check" is completed, check All Readiness by entering the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
    
19. Input the DTC: P0441.
    
20. Check the DTC judgment result [E].
    
    

    Tester Display	Description
    NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
    ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:

    If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

21. If the test result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs (Click here).
    

    HINT:

    1. If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
       
    2. If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.