P0445

E : P0445. EVAPORATIVE PURGE VALVE CIRCUIT SHORTED

E1 : CHECK EVAPORATIVE PURGE VALVE SIGNAL WIRE FOR SHORT TO GROUND

1. Disconnect Evaporative purge valve electrical connector JB170.
2. Disconnect PCM electrical connector, EN16.
3. Measure the resistance between JB170, pin 2 (UY) and ground.

Is the resistance less than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPAIR the short to ground. For additional information, refer to wiring diagrams. CLEAR the DTC. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave switched on for minimum 30 seconds. RECHECK DTCs. For additional information, see 'diagnostic drive cycles' above.

No
NO short found. A short in the Evaporative purge valve supply circuit may result in a blown fuse 36, PDFB. See initial checks. CLEAR the DTC. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave switched on for minimum 30 seconds. RECHECK DTCs. For additional information, see 'diagnostic drive cycles' above.