DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P0456 (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025)
DTC P0456 : Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Very Small Leak Detected
General Description
EONV test
The EONV test detects a small leak in the evaporative emission (EVAP) system by evaluating the changes in pressure that occur in the fuel system. The monitor is divided into two phases.
Phase 1
Phase 1 is executed while the temperature is still rising. A rise in temperature will lead to an increase in pressure in a tight fuel system. Between phase 1 and phase 2, the EVAP canister vent shut valve opens for a calibrated amount of time bleeding off any residual pressure.
Phase 2
Phase 2 is executed only when the pressure built in phase 1 does not reach levels that are typical of a tight fuel system. Phase 2 monitors the vacuum built when the fuel temperature is decreasing. Little or no vacuum is built if there is leakage in the system. For a leak free system, the vacuum build will reach a threshold that is determined by the ambient temperature and the fuel tank level.
The cases below are all possible fuel tank pressure characteristics.
- Case A: The pressure of a leak free system reaches the calibrated target differential pressure. The diagnostic is immediately terminated (no phase 2) when this calibrated threshold for a leak free system is achieved.
- Case B: The tank pressure does not reach the target pressure but a maximum differential pressure has been observed. The diagnosis will continue by opening the EVAP canister vent shut valve.
- Case C: A vacuum build is recognized when the pressure falls below a calibrated threshold for a calibrated time. In this case, the diagnosis will continue with phase 2 without the re-opening and closing of the EVAP canister vent shut valve.
- Case D: If the tank pressure remains within a calibrated window around barometric pressure for a certain time, the EVAP canister vent shut valve will be opened.
- Case E: The tank pressure gradually increases and does not reach the target pressure when phase 1 exceeds the maximum allowable run-time. The diagnosis will then proceed with the opening of the EVAP canister vent shut valve.
- Case F: After Phase 1 is complete, if the pressure reaches an upper limit, then further pressure is relieved by opening the EVAP canister vent shut valve for a calibrated amount of time. Opening and closing can be repeated up to a calibrated number of times within the maximum allowable calibrated run-time.
- Case G: The tank pressure remains close to ambient pressure within a calibrated window for a calibrated time in phase 2.
- Case H: The integrity of the system cannot be determined when the diagnostic exceeds the maximum allowable run-time.
- Case I: The tank pressure reaches a lower threshold and rises more than a calibrated value within the maximum allowable run-time. This confirms a minimum differential pressure had been achieved.
- Case J: The tank pressure (vacuum) reaches the possible minimal differential pressure in phase 2 within the maximum allowable run-time.
If the difference between the maximum differential pressure obtained in phase 1 and the minimum differential pressure obtained in phase 2 is less than the calibrated threshold, an EVAP system very small leak (P0456) will be detected.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
| Execution | Once per driving cycle |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 0.5 seconds or more |
| DTC Type | Two drive cycles, MIL on |
Enable Conditions
Start of diagnosis
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Outside air temperature | 32 deg.F (0 deg.C) | 103.6 deg.F (39.8 deg.C) |
| Initial engine coolant temperature [ECT Sensor 1] | - | 113 deg.F (45 deg.C) |
| Difference between initial engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature | - | 27 deg.F (15 deg.C) |
| Barometric pressure [Baro Sensor] | 74 kPa (555 mmHg, 21.9 inHg) | - |
| Other | EVAP canister vent shut valve is not closed for EONV | |
Operation conditions
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Elapsed time after starting the engine | 10 minutes | - |
| Elapsed time after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode | 20 seconds | - |
| Distance travelled | 4 miles (5 km) | - |
| 12 volt battery voltage [Battery] | 10.7 V | - |
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel level | 0.25 L (0.066 US gal) | 40.75 L (10.764 US gal) |
| Other | Smallest leak not detected | |
| No refueling | ||
Diagnosis pressure phase (phase 1)
| Condition | |
|---|---|
| Other | EVAP canister vent shut valve is closed for EONV |
| Cases A, B, or C occurs |
Case A: Pressure threshold is reached
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure | 0.5 kPa (4 mmHg, 0.15 inHg) - 1.800049 kPa (13.50145 mmHg, 0.5315545 inHg)* | - |
*: Depends on fuel level
Case B: Maximum pressure is detected
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure | 0 kPa (0 mmHg, 0 inHg) | - |
| Fuel tank pressure peak* | 0.01 kPa (0.1 mmHg, 0.003 inHg) | - |
*: For at least 50 seconds
Case C: Vacuum builds
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure* | - | -0.125 kPa (-0.93 mmHg, -0.0369 inHg) |
*: For at least 25 seconds
Diagnosis vacuum phase (phase 2)
| Condition | |
|---|---|
| Other | Vacuum phase is activated for EONV |
| EVAP canister vent shut valve is not closed for EONV | |
| Cases F, G, H, I, J, or D occurs |
Case F: Pressure build
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure | 0.063 kPa (0.48 mmHg, 0.0186 inHg) | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
Case G: Stabilization at zero
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute fuel tank pressure* | - | 0.063 kPa (0.47 mmHg, 0.0186 inHg) |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
*: For at least 15 minutes
Case H: Diagnosis timeout
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Elapsed time after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode | 45 minutes | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
Case I: Vacuum peaks
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure* | - | -0.125 kPa (-0.93 mmHg, -0.0369 inHg) |
| Fuel tank pressure (vacuum) peak* | 0.01 kPa (0.1 mmHg, 0.003 inHg) | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
*: For at least 50 seconds
Case J: Vacuum threshold is reached
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure | 0.5 kPa (4 mmHg, 0.15 inHg) - 1.800049 kPa (13.50145 mmHg, 0.5315545 inHg)* | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
*: Depends on fuel level.
Case D: Vacuum builds
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute fuel tank pressure* | - | 0.063 kPa (0.47 mmHg, 0.0186 inHg) |
*: For at least 15 minutes
Diagnosis canister close valve is open (between phase 1 and phase 2)
| Condition | |
|---|---|
| Other | Pressure phase is not activated for EONV* |
| Vacuum phase is not activated for EONV* | |
| EVAP canister vent shut valve is not opened for EONV* |
*: For at least 6 minutes 40 seconds
Diagnosis vacuum phase (phase 2)
| Condition | |
|---|---|
| Other | Vacuum phase is activated for EONV |
| Pressure phase is not activated for EONV | |
| EVAP canister vent shut valve is closed for EONV | |
| Cases F, G, H, I, J, or E occurs |
Case F: Pressure build
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure | 0.063 kPa (0.48 mmHg, 0.0186 inHg) | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
Case G: Stabilization at zero
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute fuel tank pressure* | - | 0.063 kPa (0.47 mmHg, 0.0186 inHg) |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
*: For at least 15 minutes
Case H: Diagnosis timeout
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Elapsed time after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode | 45 minutes | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
Case I: Vacuum peaks
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure* | - | -0.125 kPa (-0.93 mmHg, -0.0369 inHg) |
| Fuel tank pressure (vacuum) peak* | 0.01 kPa (0.1 mmHg, 0.003 inHg) | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
*: For at least 50 seconds
Case J: Vacuum threshold is reached
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank pressure | 0.5 kPa (4 mmHg, 0.15 inHg) - 1.800049 kPa (13.50145 mmHg, 0.5315545 inHg)* | - |
| Other | Diagnosis is not rejected | |
*: Depends on fuel level
Case E: Pressure build timeout
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Elapsed time after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode | 45 minutes | - |
Malfunction Threshold
The pressure difference for leak decision between overpressure and vacuum phase is less than 0.084961 kPa (0.63726 mmHg, 0.0250890 inHg) - 0.199951 kPa (1.49975 mmHg, 0.0590455 inHg)*.
*: Depends on fuel level
Possible Cause
The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
- EVAP system very small leak
Confirmation Procedure
Operating Condition
- Start the engine and drive the vehicle for at least 4 miles (5 km).
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and wait for a while.
- Avoid driving conditions that could lead to fuel slosh in the fuel tank.
- Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot are stored.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot can be cleared with the scan tool clear command.