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DTC P0453-00: Fuel Tank Gauge Pressure Sensor Circuit High
 
 
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • A power voltage of 5 volts is applied to the fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 3 from the ECM connector terminal number 106.
  • The power voltage is grounded to the ECM connector terminal number 116 from the fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 2.
  • The fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 1 outputs a voltage signal to the ECM connector terminal number 96 according to the differential pressure between the internal pressure of the fuel tank and the atmospheric pressure.
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  • To determine whether the fuel tank differential pressure sensor is defective, the ECM monitors the fuel tank differential pressure sensor output voltage.
  • The ECM judges if the fuel tank differential pressure sensor output voltage is normal.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
Fuel tank differential pressure sensor output voltage is out of specified range.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
Continuous.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (OTHER MONITOR AND SENSOR)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC set in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensors below are determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart
Check Condition
  • More than 2 seconds have passed since the power supply mode of electric motor switch was ON.
Judgment Criterion
  • The fuel tank differential pressure sensor output voltage remains is more than 4.951 volts for 2 seconds.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • Fuel filler lid cannot be opened even when pressing the fuel filler lid opener switch.
  • Indicates "REFUELING SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" on the information screen in the multi-information display.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CODE TO BE SET ARE:)
  • Fuel tank differential pressure sensor failed.
  • Shorted fuel tank differential pressure sensor circuit, or connector damage.
  • ECM failed.
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
  • MB992744: Vehicle communication interface-Lite (V.C.I.-Lite)
  • MB992745: V.C.I.-Lite main harness A
  • MB992747: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable short
  • MB992748: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable long
1.STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE), check the data list.
Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to check the data list (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE).
  • Item number 840: Refuel System Differential Pressure Sensor
Q: Is the check result normal?
 
2.STEP 2. Perform resistance measurement at fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 1.
  • Disconnect connector, and measure at harness side.
  • Resistance between fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 1 and ground.
OK: Continuity (2 ohms or less)
Q: Is the check result normal?
 
3.STEP 3. Check harness between fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 1 and ECM connector terminal number 96.
Check ground line for open circuit and damage.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Repair or replace the connector, or repair the damaged harness wire.
 
4.STEP 4. Check harness between fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 2 and ECM connector terminal number 116.
Check output line for short to power supply.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Repair or replace the connector, or repair the damaged harness wire.
 
5.STEP 5. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE), check the data list.
Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to check the data list (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE).
  • Item number 840: Refuel System Differential Pressure Sensor
Q: Is the check result normal?
Replace the fuel tank differential pressure sensor (Refer to ENGINE, Fuel Supply – Fuel Tank FUEL PUMP MODULE DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY). Then
 
6.STEP 6. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
After erasing the DTC, carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern, and recheck the DTC.
(1) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to erase the DTC.
(2) Carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern (Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE).
(3) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to recheck the DTC.
Q: Is DTC P0453-00 set?
Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION, General Information – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points – How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS).
 
7.STEP 7. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
After erasing the DTC, carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern, and recheck the DTC.
(1) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to erase the DTC.
(2) Carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern (Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE).
(3) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to recheck the DTC.
Q: Is DTC P0453-00 set?
Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).
The inspection is complete.