Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 554

P0452 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> GO TO 5.

5.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.

• Harness connectors B10, E29

• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

>> Repair open circuit.

6.

CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

7.

CHECK COMPONENTS

Check the following.

• Crankshaft position sensor (POS) (Refer to 

EC-1295, "Component Inspection"

.)

• Refrigerant pressure sensor (Refer to 

EC-1503, "Diagnosis Procedure"

.)

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 8.

NO

>> Replace malfunctioning components.

8.

CHECK APP SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-1450, "Component Inspection"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 15.

NO

>> GO TO 9.

9.

REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

1. Replace accelerator pedal assembly.

2. Refer to 

EC-1450, "Special Repair Requirement"

.

>> INSPECTION END

10.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND

SHORT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.

3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM har-

ness connector.

EVAP control system pressure sensor

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

B41

3

E10

91

Existed

ECM

Sensor

Connector

Terminal

Name

Connector

Terminal

F13

72

Refrigerant pressure sensor

E219

1

76

CKP sensor (POS)

F30

1

E10

87

APP sensor

E40

6

91

EVAP control system pressure sensor

B41

3

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P0452 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 12.

NO

>> GO TO 11.

11.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.

• Harness connectors B10, E29

• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

12.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND

SHORT
1. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM har-

ness connector.

2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 14.

NO

>> GO TO 13.

13.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.

• Harness connectors B10, E29

• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

14.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-1338, "Component Inspection"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 15.

NO

>> Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

15.

CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to 

GI-42, "Intermittent Incident"

.

>> INSPECTION END

Component Inspection

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1.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Remove EVAP control system pressure sensor with its harness connector.

Always replace O-ring with a new one.

3. Install a vacuum pump to EVAP control system pressure sensor.

EVAP control system pressure sensor

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

B41

1

E10

96

Existed

EVAP control system pressure sensor

ECM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

B41

2

E10

86

Existed

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4. Turn ignition switch ON and check output voltage between ECM

terminals under the following conditions.

CAUTION:

• Always calibrate the vacuum pump gauge when using it.
• Never apply below -93.3 kPa (-0.952 kg/cm

2

, -13.53 psi) or pressure over 101.3 kPa (1.033 kg/cm

2

,

14.69 psi).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor

ECM

Applied vacu-

um kPa

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, psi)

Voltage

Con-

nector

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Terminal

Terminal

E10

86

(EVAP control 

system pressure 

sensor signal)

96

(Sensor 
ground)

Not applied

1.8 - 4.8 V

-26.7 (-0.272, 

-3.87)

2.1 to 2.5 V lower 
than above value

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P0453 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

P0453 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

Description

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The EVAP control system pressure sensor detects pressure in the

purge line. The sensor output voltage to the ECM increases as pres-

sure increases.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conduct-

ing the next test.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

TESTING CONDITION:

Always perform test at a temperature of 5

°C (41°F) or more.

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

With CONSULT-III

1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

3. Turn ignition switch ON.

4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

5. Turn ignition switch ON.

6. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.

PBIB3370E

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P0453

EVAP control system 
pressure sensor high in-
put

An excessively high voltage from the sensor is 
sent to ECM.

• Harness or connectors

(EVAP control system pressure sensor 
circuit is open or shorted.)
[Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (POS) 
circuit is shorted.]
[Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 
2 circuit is shorted.]
(Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit is 
shorted.)

• EVAP control system pressure sensor
• CKP sensor (POS)
• APP sensor
• Refrigerant pressure sensor
• EVAP canister vent control valve
• EVAP canister
• Rubber hose from EVAP canister vent 

control valve to vehicle frame