For 1990-2009 cars

### Description

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) tests for undesired intake manifold vacuum flow to the evaporative emission (EVAP) system. The powertrain control module (PCM) seals the EVAP system by commanding the EVAP purge valve OFF (closed) and the EVAP vent valve ON (closed). The PCM monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor to determine if a vacuum is being drawn on the EVAP system. If the vacuum in the EVAP system is more than a calibrated value within a calibrated time, DTC P1441 will set.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0440, P0442, P0446, P0452, or P0453 are not set.

• | The ignition voltage is between 10 and 18 volts.

• | The barometric pressure is more than 75 kPa.

• | The fuel level is between 15 and 85 percent.

• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4°C and 30°C (39°F and 86°F).

• | The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4°C and 30°C (39°F and 86°F).

• | The start up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.

• | The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is less than 121 km/h (75 mph).

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects vacuum during a non-purge condition.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.

• | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

• | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.

• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.

• | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

### Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent condition could be caused by an improperly installed or damaged EVAP canister purge valve or a temporary blockage in the EVAP canister purge valve. To repair a blockage in the EVAP system refer to Fuel System Cleaning .

### Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. This step checks for a leaking purge valve.

2. Removing the fuel fill cap will equalize the pressure inside the tank with atmospheric pressure. At 0 inches of H2O the FTP sensor should be near 1.5 volts. If it is not, there is a concern with the sensor or related wiring.

3. Because of temperature restrictions use the Service Bay Test in order to complete the test procedure.

#### DTC P1441

Step | Action | Values | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Schematic Reference: Emission Hose Routing Diagram
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2 | Are DTCs P0452 or P0453 also set? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Disconnect the purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
2. Install a hand held vacuum gauge to the EVAP canister purge valve purge port.
3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve harness connector.
4. Monitor vacuum on the vacuum gauge.
5. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle.
6. Increase the idle to 1,200-1,500 RPM.

Does the vacuum gage indicate an increase in vacuum?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4 |

1. Remove and then reinstall the fuel fill cap.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, monitor the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor voltage.

Does the scan tool indicate the FTP voltage is near the specified value?

1.5 V

Go to Intermittent Conditions

Go to Step 5

5 | Does the scan tool indicate the FTP voltage is above the specified value? | 4.3 V | Go to DTC P0453 | Go to Step 6
6 | Test for poor connections at the harness connector of the FTP. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7
7 | Replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
8 | Inspect the EVAP system for carbon release. Refer to Evaporative Emission System Cleaning . Did you find carbon release? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9
9 | Replace the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
10 |

1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds
3. Start the engine.
4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC run and pass?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 3

11 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTC's that you have not diagnosed? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | System OK