Ford P0450 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:
P0450 EVAP Emission System Pressure Sensor
P0450 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:
OBD Trouble Code P0450
Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0450 definition:
The EVAP control system pressure sensor detects pressure in the purge line. The sensor output voltage to the ECM increases as pressure increases. The EVAP control system pressure sensor is not used to control the engine system. It is used only for on board diagnosis.
The EVAP control system pressure sensor detects pressure in the purge line. The sensor output voltage to the ECM increases as pressure increases. The EVAP control system pressure sensor is not used to control the engine system. It is used only for on board diagnosis.
Symptoms Sumptoms of OBD code P0450
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0450
– The EVAP control system pressure sensor circuit is open or shorted – Rubber hose to EVAP control system pressure is clogged, vent, kinked, disconnected or improper connection. – EVAP control system pressure sensor may be faulty – EVAP The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: – An improper voltage signal from EVAP control system pressure sensor is sent to ECM.
– The EVAP control system pressure sensor circuit is open or shorted – Rubber hose to EVAP control system pressure is clogged, vent, kinked, disconnected or improper connection. – EVAP control system pressure sensor may be faulty – EVAP The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: – An improper voltage signal from EVAP control system pressure sensor is sent to ECM.
Solutions – Replaced EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor