DTC P0496: EVAP System - Flow During Non-Purge: Description

This DTC tests for undesired intake manifold vacuum flow to the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system. The control module seals the EVAP system by commanding the EVAP canister purge solenoid OFF and the EVAP canister vent solenoid ON. The control module monitors the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor to determine if a vacuum is being drawn on the EVAP system. If vacuum in the EVAP system is more than a predetermined value within a predetermined time, this DTC sets.

The following table illustrates the relationship between the ON and OFF states, and the Open or Closed states of the EVAP canister purge and vent solenoids. See RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STATES OF EVAP CANISTER PURGE & VENT SOLENOIDS .