DTC P0459: EVAP System (CPC) Purge Control Valve "A" Circuit High: Notes

DTC detecting condition:

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Trouble symptom:

Improper idling

CAUTION:

After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode, and Inspection Mode Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.
Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.

Wiring diagram:

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Engine Electrical System.

Fig 1: Purge Control Valve "A" - Wiring Diagram (High)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the connector from ECM. Disconnect the connector from the purge control solenoid valve. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (E158) No. 51 (+) - Chassis ground (-):	Is the voltage 10 V or more?	Repair the short circuit to power in the harness between ECM connector and purge control solenoid valve connector.	Go to step 2
2 CHECK PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Measure the resistance between purge control solenoid valve terminals. Terminals No. 1 - No. 2:	Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?	Replace the purge control solenoid valve. Ref. to PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE	Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.