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T8 / P0444 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Fault indicator lamp (for further information see WIS Fault diagnosis, general)

  P0444 00


EVAP Purge Valve Circuit. Open / Short to Ground

Fault symptom

Fault indicator lamp (for further information see WIS Fault diagnosis, general)

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Battery voltage must be between 11 - 16 V.
Tank purge active.
NONE of the following DTCs must be detected:
P0685, P0686, P0687

Fault criteria:


Output voltage below 2 V during the portion of the PWM period when the control module is not grounding. The condition exists for more than 2 s.

Dependent:

None

System reaction to a fault:

No fuel shut-off.
Fuel adaption is blocked and reset.
EVAP canister purge valve deactivated.

OK report:

Diagnostics carried out without fault reported.

Fault handling:

Type III
(See section Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.)

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Activation:
Canister Purge Valve

(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)