Code P0496, EVAP

Tiny
MIKE3469
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  • 2003 CADILLAC CTS
  • 3.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
Getting code P0496. How to replace and where is it located?
Friday, March 2nd, 2018 AT 12:14 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

Codes do not identify bad parts, just failed systems. This code indicates vacuum flow to the canistre. The system needs to be checked to see if the purge valve or the control unit or wiring is at fault.

Do you have a scan tool to monitor live data?

Roy

SYSTEM 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 valve Closed and the EVAP canister vent valve Closed. 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.

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The table illustrates the relationship between the ON and OFF states, and the Open or Closed states of the EVAP canister purge and vent valves.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- DTCs P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0444, P0445, P0446, P0447, P0448, P0449, P0451, P0452, or P0453 are not set.
- The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts.
- The start-up engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-65°C (39-149°F).
- The start-up idle air temperature (IAT) is between 4-75°C (39-167°F).
- The fuel tank level is between 15-85 percent.
- The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa (10.8 psi).
- The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is 0 km/h (0 mph).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The control module detects vacuum during a non-purge condition.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
An intermittent condition could be caused by an improperly installed or damaged EVAP canister purge valve or a temporary blockage in the EVAP canister purge valve. Inspect for blockage in the EVAP system.
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Friday, March 2nd, 2018 AT 4:49 PM

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