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Fuel Tank Pressure/Leak Detection Sensor: 7-Series

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  1. Evaporative leakage detection is performed on fuel storage system by Tank Leakage Diagnostic Module (DM-TL) pump which contains an integral DC motor that is activated by ECM. ECM monitors pump motor operating current as the measurement for detecting leaks. DM-TL generates a pressure of.29-.43 psi (20-30 mbar) in the fuel tank and evaporative system. Electrical current required for this is calculated by ECM and serves as the indirect value for the tank pressure. The DM-TL carries out a reference measurement before each measurement. This is performed by building up a pressure for 10-15 seconds using an internal orifice of.019" (.5 mm) as a reference and ECM monitors current (20-30 mA) required by pump motor.
  2. If a lower pressure is detected in pressure build-up (low current draw) as compared to reference measurement, this indicates a leak in fuel tank/evaporative system. If a higher pressure is detected (higher current draw), the system does not have a leak. The pump also contains an ECM controlled change over valve that is energized closed during a leak diagnosis test. The ECM only initiates a leak diagnosis test every second time the criteria is met. The criteria is as follows:
    • Engine off with ignition off.
    • ECM still in active state or what is known as "follow up mode". (ECM relay energized, ECM and components online for extended period after key off).
    • Prior to engine/ignition switch off condition, vehicle must have been driven for a minimum of 20 minutes.
    • Prior to minimum 20 minute drive, vehicle must have been off a minimum of 5 hours.
    • No faults in ECM for DM-TL/tank venting system.
    • Fuel tank capacity must be between 10-90 percent (safe approximation between 1/4-3/4 of a tank).
    • Ambient air temperature between 19-95°F (-7-35°C).
    • Altitude less than 8202 feet.
    • Battery voltage between 11.5-14.5 volts.
  3. When these criteria are satisfied every second time, ECM will start FUEL SYSTEM LEAK DIAGNOSIS TEST. Test will typically be carried out once a day. The following morning, the test will run again.
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