P2420

2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P2420: Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High

DTC P2420 - Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Control Circuit High

DTC SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

HINT: The canister is located near the fuel tank, underneath the body.

While the engine is running, if a predetermined condition (closed-loop, etc.) is met, the purge VSV is opened by the ECM and fuel vapors stored in the canister are purged to the intake manifold. The ECM changes the duty cycle ratio of the purge VSV to control purge flow volume.
The purge flow volume is also determined by the intake manifold pressure. Atmospheric pressure is allowed into the canister through the vent valve to ensure that the purge flow is maintained when negative pressure (vacuum) is applied to the canister.
The following two monitors run to confirm appropriate EVAP system operation.
1. Key-off monitor
This monitor checks for EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system leaks and pump module malfunctions. The monitor starts 5 hours* after the ignition switch is turned off. More than 5 hours are required to allow the fuel to cool down to stabilize the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP), thus making the EVAP system monitor more accurate.
The electric vacuum pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP system, and the pressure is measured. Finally, the ECM monitors for leaks from the EVAP system and malfunctions in both the pump module and purge VSV, based on the EVAP pressure.
HINT: *: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35°C (95°F) 5 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35°C (95°F) 7 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.

2. Purge flow monitor
The purge flow monitor consists of the two monitors. The 1st monitor is always conducted every time and the 2nd monitor is activated if necessary.

- The 1st monitor
While the engine is running and the purge VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve) is ON (open), the ECM monitors the purge flow by measuring the EVAP pressure change. If negative pressure is not created, the ECM begins the 2nd monitor.
- The 2nd monitor
The vent valve is turned OFF (open) and the EVAP pressure is then measured. If the variation in the pressure is less than 0.5 kPa (3.75 mmHg), the ECM interprets this as the purge VSV being stuck closed, and illuminates the MIL and sets DTC P0441 (2 trip detection logic).
- Atmospheric pressure check:
In order to ensure reliable malfunction detection, the variation between the atmospheric pressures, before and after conduction of the purge flow monitor, is measured by the ECM.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTE: An intelligent tester is required to conduct the following diagnostic troubleshooting procedure.
HINT:
- Using intelligent tester monitor results enables the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system to be confirmed.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.

PROCEDURE

1. CONFIRM DTC
(a) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 10 seconds.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 10 seconds.
(d) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(e) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the tester on.
(f) Select the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(g) Confirm DTCs and freeze frame data.
If any EVAP system DTCs are set, the malfunctioning area can be determined using the table below.

NOTE: If the 0.02 inch reference pressure difference between the first and second checks is greater than the specification, the DTCs corresponding to the reference pressure (P043E, P043F, P0441, P0455, P0456, P2401 and P2420) will all be stored.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
NOTICE:
- In the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION), the series of 5 EVAP SYSTEM CHECK steps is performed automatically by the intelligent tester. It takes a maximum of approximately 18 minutes.
- Do not perform the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK when the fuel tank is more than 90% full because the cut-off valve may be closed, making the leak check of the fuel tank unavailable.
- Do not run the engine in this step.
- When the temperature of the fuel is 35°C (95°F) or more, a large amount of vapor forms and any check results become inaccurate. When performing the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK, keep the temperature below 35°C (95°F).
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Clear the DTCs DTC Check / Clear.
(c) Select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / EVAP SYS CHECK / AUTO OPERATION.
(d) After the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK is completed, check for pending DTCs by selecting the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES.
HINT: If no pending DTC is displayed, perform the Monitor Confirmation after this repair is completed. After this confirmation, check for pending DTCs. If no DTC is displayed, the EVAP system is normal.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
3. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (MANUAL OPERATION)

NOTICE:
- In the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (MANUAL OPERATION), the series of 5 EVAP SYSTEM CHECK steps is performed manually by the intelligent tester.
- Do not perform the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK when the fuel tank is more than 90% full because the cut-off valve may be closed, making the leak check of the fuel tank unavailable.
- Do not run the engine in this step.
- When the temperature of the fuel is 35°C (95°F) or more, a large amount of vapor forms and any check results become inaccurate. When performing the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK, keep the temperature below 35°C (95°F).
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Clear the DTCs DTC Check / Clear.
(c) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / EVAP SYS CHECK / MANUAL OPERATION.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
4. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 1/5)

(a) Check the EVAP pressure in step 1/5.
Result:

*: The DTCs relating to the EVAP system displayed on the intelligent tester when checking.
B -- REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
A -- Continue to next step.
5. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 1/5 TO 2/5)

(a) Check the EVAP pressure in steps 1/5 and 2/5.
Result:

*: The DTCs related to the EVAP system are displayed on the intelligent tester when checking.
HINT: The first 0.02 inch leak pressure standard is the value determined in step 2/5.

B -- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FOR PUMP MODULE (VACUUM PUMP))
A -- Continue to next step.
6. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 2/5)

HINT: Make a note of the pressures checked in steps (a) and (b) below.
(a) Check the EVAP pressure 4 seconds after the vacuum pump is activated*1 (Step (a)).
(b) Check the EVAP pressure again when it has stabilized. This pressure is the 0.02 inch leak pressure standard (Step (b)).
*1: The vacuum pump begins to operate at the time step 2/5 starts.
Result:

*2: The DTCs related to the EVAP system are displayed on the intelligent tester when checking.
D -- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FOR VENT VALVE)
C -- REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
B -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 3/5)
A -- Continue to next step.
7. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 2/5 TO 3/5)

(a) Check the EVAP pressure increase in step 3/5.
Result:

*: The DTCs related to the EVAP system are displayed on the intelligent tester when checking.
C -- REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
B -- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FOR VENT VALVE)
A -- Continue to next step.
8. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 3/5)

(a) Wait until the EVAP pressure change is less than 0.1 kPa (0.75 mmHg) for 30 seconds.
(b) Measure the EVAP pressure and record it.
HINT: A few minutes are required for the EVAP pressure to become saturated. When there is little fuel in the fuel tank, it takes up to 15 minutes.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
9. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 4/5)

(a) Check the EVAP pressure in step 4/5.
Result:

*: The DTCs related to the EVAP system are displayed on the intelligent tester when checking.
C -- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (PURGE VSV)
B -- CHECK EVAP HOSE (PURGE VSV - THROTTLE BODY)
A -- Continue to next step.
10. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 5/5)

(a) Check the EVAP pressure in step 5/5.
(b) Compare the EVAP pressure in step 3/5 and the second 0.02 inch leak pressure standard (step 5/5).
Result:

*: The DTCs related to the EVAP system are displayed on the intelligent tester when checking.
B -- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (PURGE VSV)
A -- REPAIR OR REPLACE PARTS AND COMPONENTS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS
11. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (STEP 3/5)

(a) Check the EVAP pressure in step 3/5.
Result:

*: The DTCs related to the EVAP system are displayed on the intelligent tester when checking.
HINT: The first 0.02 inch leak pressure standard is the value determined in step 2/5.

B -- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FOR PUMP MODULE (VACUUM PUMP))
A -- REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
12. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (PURGE VSV)

(a) Select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / EVAP VSV (ALONE).
(b) Disconnect the hose (connected to the canister) from the purge VSV.
(c) Start the engine.
(d) Using the tester, turn off the purge VSV (EVAP VSV: OFF).
(e) Confirm that the purge VSV has no suction with your fingers.
(f) Using the tester, turn on the purge VSV (EVAP VSV: ON).
(g) Confirm that the purge VSV has suction with your fingers.
Result:

(h) Reconnect the hose.
C -- CHECK EVAP HOSE (PURGE VSV - THROTTLE BODY)
B -- INSPECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE NO. 1
A -- Continue to next step.
13. CHECK FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the fuel tank cap is correctly installed and confirm the fuel tank cap meets OEM specification.
HINT: If an EVAP tester is available, check the fuel tank cap using the tester.

(1) Tighten the fuel tank cap
(2) Remove the fuel tank cap and install it onto the fuel tank cap adaptor.
(3) Connect the EVAP tester pump hose to the adaptor, and pressurize the cap to 3.2 to 3.7 kPa (24 to 28 mmHg) using an EVAP tester pump.
(4) Seal the adaptor and wait for 2 minutes.
(5) Check the pressure. If the pressure is 2 kPa (15 mmHg) or more, the fuel tank cap is normal.
Result:

C -- REPLACE FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY
B -- CORRECTLY REINSTALL OR REPLACE FUEL TANK CAP
A -- LOCATE EVAP LEAK
14. INSPECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE NO. 1

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Disconnect the V3 purge VSV connector.
(c) Disconnect the hose (connected to the canister) from the purge VSV.
(d) Start the engine.
(e) Confirm that the purge VSV has no suction with your fingers.
Result:

(f) Reconnect the purge VSV connector.
(g) Reconnect the hose.
B -- REPLACE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE NO. 1 (PURGE VSV)
A -- REPLACE ECM

15. CHECK EVAP HOSE (PURGE VSV - THROTTLE BODY)

(a) Disconnect the hose (connected to the throttle body) from the purge VSV.
(b) Start the engine.
(c) Confirm that the hose has suction with your fingers.
Result:

(d) Reconnect the hose.
B -- INSPECT THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
A -- Continue to next step.
16. INSPECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE NO. 1 (PURGE VSV)

(a) Remove the purge VSV.
(b) Apply battery voltage to the terminals of the purge VSV.
(c) Using compressed air, confirm that air flows from port A to port B.
Result:

(d) Install the purge VSV.
B -- REPLACE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE NO. 1 (PURGE VSV)
A -- Continue to next step.
17. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE OF PURGE VSV)

(a) Disconnect the V3 purge VSV connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 of the purge VSV connector and body ground.
Result:

(d) Reconnect the purge VSV connector.
B -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
A -- Continue to next step.
18. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PURGE VSV - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the E8 ECM connector and the V3 purge VSV connector.
(b) Measure the resistance between the terminals of the purge VSV connector and ECM connector.
Standard resistance:

(c) Reconnect the purge VSV connector.
(d) Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE ECM
19. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FOR VENT VALVE)

(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / VENT VALVE.
(c) Measure the voltage between terminal VPMP of the ECM connector and body ground when the vent valve is turned ON (close) and OFF (vent) using the tester.
Result:

B -- REPLACE ECM
A -- INSPECT PUMP MODULE (VENT VALVE OPERATION)
20. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FOR VENT VALVE)

(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / VENT VALVE (ALONE).
(c) Measure the voltage between terminal VPMP of the ECM connector and body ground when the vent valve is turned ON (close) and OFF (vent) using the tester.
Result:

C -- REPLACE ECM
B -- INSPECT PUMP MODULE (VENT VALVE OPERATION)
A -- Continue to next step.
21. INSPECT PUMP MODULE (POWER SOURCE FOR VENT VALVE)

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Disconnect the L5 canister connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(d) Measure the voltage between terminal 9 of the canister connector and body ground.
Result:

(e) Reconnect the canister connector.
B -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
A -- Continue to next step.
22. INSPECT PUMP MODULE (VENT VALVE OPERATION)

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Disconnect the L5 canister connector.
(c) Apply the battery voltage to terminals 9 and 8 of the pump module.
(d) Touch the pump module to confirm the vent valve operation.
Result:

(e) Reconnect the canister connector.
B -- REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
A -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
23. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FOR PUMP MODULE (VACUUM PUMP))

(a) Select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / VACUUM PUMP.
(b) Measure the voltage between terminal MPMP of the ECM connector and body ground when the vacuum pump is turned ON and OFF using the tester.
Result:

B -- REPLACE ECM
A -- Continue to next step.
24. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PUMP MODULE - ECM)

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Disconnect the L5 canister connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(d) Select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / VACUUM PUMP.
(e) Turn the vacuum pump ON.
(f) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 of the canister connector and body ground.
Result:

(g) Reconnect the canister connector.
B -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
A -- Continue to next step.
25. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PUMP MODULE - GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the L5 canister connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Check the resistance between terminal 6 of the canister connector and body ground.
Result:

(d) Reconnect the canister connector.
B -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
A -- REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
26. INSPECT THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
(a) Stop the engine.
(b) Disconnect the EVAP hose from the throttle body.
(c) Start the engine.
(d) Confirm that the port of the throttle body has suction with your fingers.
Result:

(e) Reconnect the EVAP hose.
B -- INSPECT THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
A -- REPLACE EVAP HOSE (THROTTLE BODY - PURGE VSV)
27. CORRECTLY REINSTALL OR REPLACE FUEL TANK CAP
HINT:
- When reinstalling the fuel tank cap, tighten it until a few click sounds are heard.
- When replacing the fuel tank cap, use a fuel tank cap that meets OEM specifications, and tighten it until a few click sounds are heard.

NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
28. REPLACE FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY
HINT: When installing the fuel tank cap, tighten it until a few click sounds are heard.

NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
29. LOCATE EVAP LEAK
(a) Disconnect the vent hose.

(b) Connect the EVAP pressure tester tool to the canister with the adapter.

(c) Pressurize the EVAP system by 3.2 to 3.7 kPa (24 to 28 mmHg).
(d) Apply soapy water to the piping and the connecting parts of the EVAP system.
(e) Look for areas where bubbles appear. This indicates leak point.
(f) Repair or replace the leak point.
NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
30. REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Replace the charcoal canister assembly Removal.
NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
31. REPLACE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE NO. 1 (PURGE VSV)

(a) Disconnect the connector and 2 hoses from the purge VSV.
(b) Remove the purge VSV.
(c) Install a new purge VSV.
(d) Reconnect the connector and 2 hoses.
NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
32. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
33. REPLACE EVAP HOSE (THROTTLE BODY - PURGE VSV)
NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
34. INSPECT THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the throttle body Removal.
(b) Check that the EVAP purge port of the throttle body is not clogged. If necessary, replace the throttle body.
NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
35. REPLACE ECM
(a) Replace the ECM Removal.
NEXT -- PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
36. REPAIR OR REPLACE PARTS AND COMPONENTS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS
(a) Repair the malfunctioning areas indicated by the DTCs that had been confirmed when the vehicle was brought in.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
37. PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION)
NOTICE:
- In the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK (AUTO OPERATION), the series of 5 EVAP SYSTEM CHECK steps are performed automatically. It takes a maximum of approximately 18 minutes.
- Do not perform the EVAP SYSTEM CHECK when the fuel tank is more than 90% full because the cut-off valve may be closed, making the leak check of the fuel tank unavailable.
- Do not run the engine in this step.
- When the temperature of the fuel is 35°C (95°F) or more, a large amount of vapor forms and any check results become inaccurate. When performing an EVAP SYSTEM CHECK, keep the temperature below 35°C (95°F).
(a) Clear the DTCs DTC Check / Clear.
(b) On the intelligent tester, select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / EVAP SYS CHECK / AUTO OPERATION.
(c) After the SYSTEM CHECK is completed, check for pending DTCs by selecting the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES.
HINT: If no pending DTC is found, the repair has been successfully completed.

NEXT -- COMPLETED

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

5 hours*1 after the ignition switch is turned off, the electric vacuum pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system. The ECM monitors for leaks and actuator malfunctions based on the EVAP pressure.
HINT: *1: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35°C (95°F) 5 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35°C (95°F) 7 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.

*2: If only a small amount of fuel is in the fuel tank, it takes longer for the EVAP pressure to stabilize.

The vent valve turns ON (closes) and the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system pressure is then measured by the ECM, using the pressure sensor, to conduct an EVAP leak check. If the pressure does not increase when the vent valve is open, the ECM interprets this as the vent valve being stuck open. The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.