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ME9 / P0459 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  P0459 00


EVAP Purge Valve Circuit, Short to B+

Fault symptom

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Battery voltage must be between 10 - 18 V.
Engine running.
EVAP valve activated/deactivated once.

Fault criteria:

When output voltage is more than 4.6 V when the output is active.

OK report:

When the PWM signal on the output is between 2% and 80%.

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:

Test value:
EVAP Valve

Activation:
EVAP Valve

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

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