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DTC P0454-00: Fuel Tank Gauge Pressure Sensor Circuit intermittent
 
 
 
 
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
During the key-off evaporative leakage monitoring, it is judged as a failure when the frequency of the measured value of the sensor crossing the filter value of the sensor itself is high during the predetermined time.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
Once per driving cycle.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (OTHER MONITOR AND SENSOR)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC set in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Evaporative emission purge solenoid monitor
  • Bypass valve monitor
  • Fuel tank solenoid valve monitor
  • Switching valve monitor
  • Canister pressure sensor monitor
  • Manifold absolute pressure sensor monitor
  • Fuel tank pressure sensor monitor
  • Fuel tank differential pressure sensor monitor
  • Barometric pressure sensor/Manifold absolute pressure correlation
  • Barometric pressure sensor monitor
  • Fuel level sensor monitor
  • Engine off timer monitor
  • Controller area network (CAN) monitor
Sensor (The sensors below are determined to be normal)
  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
  • Intake air temperature sensor
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart
Check Conditions
  • Power supply mode of electric motor switch is OFF.
  • 12V battery positive voltage is 11.0 volts or higher.
  • Engine coolant temperature is higher than 4°C (39°F) and lower than 35°C (95°F).
  • Intake air temperature at ECM wake-up is higher than 4°C (39°F) and lower than 35°C (95°F).
  • ECM is woken up in 5, 6 or 8.5 hours since the power supply mode of electric motor switch was OFF.
  • Barometric pressure is 76 kPa (22.4 in.Hg) or higher.
  • Fuel level is 85 percent or less.
  • Fuel tank pressure at ECM wake-up is less than 19.96 kPa (5.89 in.Hg) or more than 40.00 kPa (11.81 in.Hg).
  • Accumulated time that power supply mode of electric motor switch is ON is more than 27 minutes.
Judgment Criterion
  • Sensor signal fluctuation is detected more than 20 times.
 
 
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 4 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CODE TO BE SET ARE:)
  • Fuel tank differential pressure sensor failed.
  • Fuel tank differential pressure sensor circuit harness damage, 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. Check harness between fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector terminal number 2 and ECM connector terminal number 116.
Check output line for damage.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Repair or replace the connector, or repair the damaged harness wire.
 
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 3 and ECM connector terminal number 106.
Check power supply line for damage.
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. 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 510: Tank differential pressure sensor noise NG
Q: Is the check result normal?
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).
Replace the fuel tank differential pressure sensor (Refer to ENGINE, Fuel Supply – Fuel Tank FUEL PUMP MODULE DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY). Then
 
7.STEP 7. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE), check the data list after perform the evaporative emission system monitor test.
(1) Perform the evaporative emission system monitor test (Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MONITOR TEST).
(2) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to check the data list (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE).
  • Item number 510: Tank differential pressure sensor noise NG
Q: Is the check result normal?
The inspection is complete.
Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).