Diagnosis & Repair Procedure
- Perform DTC CONFIRMATION TEST . If DTC P0451 is set, go to next step. If DTC P0451 is not set, problem is intermittent. System is okay at this time. See TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article.
- Remove FTP sensor from fuel tank. Check FTP sensor vent hole and pressure passage for plugging. Clean as necessary. If no problem is found, go to next step.
- Check FTP sensor performance. See FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. Replace as necessary and go to DTC CONFIRMATION TEST . If FTP sensor is okay, check for high resistance in wires between FTP sensor and PCM. If wires are okay, disconnect FTP sensor connector, PCM 35- connector E61 and PCM 26-pin connector C51-3. Check for poor terminal contact at FTP sensor connector, PCM 35- connector E61 and PCM 26-pin connector C51-3. If poor terminal contact is found, repair as necessary and go to DTC CONFIRMATION TEST . If terminal contact is okay, replace PCM and go to DTC CONFIRMATION TEST .