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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0441 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (EVAP system related) been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR STORED DTC 
  • Turn the ignition switch off, then to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Verify the related PENDING CODE or stored DTCs.
  • Is the DTC P0443 also present?
Yes Go to the DTC P0443 inspection. (See DTC P0443 ).
No Go to the next step.
4 CLASSIFY LEAK CONCERN OR BLOCKAGE CONCERN 
Yes Go to Step 6.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT PURGE SOLENOID VALVE 
Yes Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to the Step 13. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM. )
No Inspect the following parts for clogging.
  • Vacuum hoses between intake manifold to charcoal canister
  • Catch tank
  • Charcoal canister

Repair or replace the malfunction part, then go to Step 13.
6 LOCATE LEAK POINT 
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part, then go to Step 13.
No Go to the next step.
7 INSPECT EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM OPERATION 
  • Connect all disconnected connectors and hoses.
  • Place the clamp on the hose between EVAP system leak detection pump and air filter.
  • Perform the "Evaporative System Test". (See EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM LEAK INSPECTION )
  • Does the test produce a failure (red light turns on)?
Yes Go to Step 9.
No Go to the next step.
8 INSPECT FOR EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP LEAKAGE 
Yes Replace the EVAP system leak detection pump, then go to Step 13. (See EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
No Go to the next step.
9 INSPECT INSTALLATION OF FUEL PUMP UNIT 
  • Inspect the fuel pump unit for damage, insufficient, or poor sealing.
  • Is it normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the malfunctioning part, then go to the next step.
10 INSPECT EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM OPERATION 
Yes Leakage still exists. Repair or replace the leak point, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step
11 INSPECT APP SENSOR 
Yes Replace the APP sensor, then go to Step 13. (See ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
No Go to the next step.
12 INSPECT ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
Yes Replace the eccentric shaft position sensor, then go to the next step. (See ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
No Go to the next step.
13 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0441 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS or equivalent.
  • Perform the DRIVE MODE 1 and 6. (See OBD-II DRIVE MODE )
  • Is the PENDING CODE same as the DTC present?
Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
No Go to the next step.
14 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE ).
No Troubleshooting completed.