Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 552

DTC P0453 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

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Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
Refer to 

EC-723, "Ground Inspection"

.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 2.

NG

>> Repair or replace ground connections.

2.

CHECK CONNECTOR

1.

Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.

2.

Check sensor harness connector for water.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 3.

NG

>> Repair or replace harness connector.

3.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1.

Turn ignition switch ON.

TER-

MI-

NAL 

NO.

WIRE 

COLOR

ITEM

CONDITION

DATA (DC Voltage)

32

OR

EVAP control system pres-
sure sensor

[Ignition switch: ON]

Approximately 1.8 - 4.8V

48

L

Sensor power supply
(EVAP control system pres-
sure sensor)

[Ignition switch: ON]

Approximately 5V

67

B/W

Sensor ground

[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed

Approximately 0V

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Water should not exist.

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2.

Check voltage between EVAP control system pressure sensor
terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 5.

NG

>> GO TO 4.

4.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.
• Harness connectors B201, M81
• Harness connectors M82, F102
• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

5.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect ECM harness connector.

3.

Check harness continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 1 and ECM terminal
67.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.

4.

Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 7.

NG

>> GO TO 6.

6.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.
• Harness connectors B201, M81
• Harness connectors M82, F102
• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

7.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND

SHORT

1.

Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 32 and EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal
2.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.

2.

Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 9.

NG

>> GO TO 8.

8.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.
• Harness connectors B201, M81
• Harness connectors M82, F102

Voltage: Approximately 5V

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Continuity should exist.

Continuity should exist.

DTC P0453 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

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• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

9.

CHECK RUBBER TUBE

1.

Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.

2.

Check the rubber tube for clogging.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 10.

NG

>> Clean the rubber tube using an air blower, repair or replace rubber tube.

10.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

Refer to 

EC-949, "Component Inspection"

.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 11.

NG

>> Replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

11.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-972, "Component Inspection"

.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 12.

NG

>> Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

12.

CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER SATURATED WITH WATER

1.

Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.

2.

Does water drain from the EVAP canister?

Yes or No

Yes

>> GO TO 13.

No

>> GO TO 15.

13.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER

Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
The weight should be less than 2.1 kg (4.6 lb).

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 15.

NG

>> GO TO 14.

14.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.
• EVAP canister for damage
• EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection

>> Repair hose or replace EVAP canister.

15.

CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to 

EC-717

.

>> INSPECTION END

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Component Inspection

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EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

1.

Remove EVAP control system pressure sensor with its harness connector connected from EVAP canister.
Always replace O-ring with a new one.

2.

Install a vacuum pump to EVAP control system pressure sensor.

3.

Turn ignition switch ON and check output voltage between ECM
terminal 32 and ground under the following conditions.

CAUTION:

• Always calibrate the vacuum pump gauge when using it.
• Do not apply below -93.3 kPa (-0.952 kg/cm

2

, -13.53 psi) or

pressure over 101.3 kPa (1.033 kg/cm

2

, 14.69 psi).

4.

If NG, replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

Applied vacuum kPa

(kg/cm

2

, psi)

Voltage V

Not applied

1.8 - 4.8

-26.7 (-0.272, -3.87)

2.1 to 2.5V lower than above value

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