DTC P144A:00 [L3 Turbo]SM2444061
DTC P144A:00 [L3 Turbo]

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DTC P144A:00

EVAP system purge vapor line restricted/blocked

DETECTION CONDITION
• P144A:00 indicates that the P144A:00 blocked line diagnostic is designed to detect a full blockage in the vapor lines between the fuel tank pressure sensor and the fuel tank.
Diagnostic support note
• This is an intermittent monitor (EVAP system).
• The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction conditions in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
• PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
• DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Blockage(s) between fuel tank pressure sensor and fuel tank
• PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)/SNAPSHOT DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED
• Have the snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (EVAP system related) been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Verify related Service Information availability.
• Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE AND STORED DTC
• Turn the ignition switch off, then to the ON position (engine off).
• Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [L3 Turbo].)
• Is the DTC P0451:00, P0452:00, P0453:00 or P0454:00 also present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT FOR BLOCKED FUEL VAPOR TUBE BETWEEN FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR AND FUEL TANK
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Remove the fuel vapor tube assembly.
• Visually inspect the fuel vapor tube for a blockage between the fuel tank pressure sensor and the connection to the fuel tank.
• Visually inspect the connection at the fuel tank for a blockage.
• Attempt to manually remove the blockage.
• Is the blockage visible and can be removed?
Yes
Remove the blockage, then go to the next step.
No
Replace a fuel vapor tube assembly, then go to the next step.
5
VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L3 Turbo].)
• Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [L3 Turbo].)
• Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L3 Turbo].)
• Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.