P1494 (M)Leak Detection Pump Sw or
Mechanical Fault. Incorrect input state detected for the Leak Detection
Pump (LDP) pressure switch.
The Evaporative LDP switch may be bad or the pump itself has a problem.
Check the pump, the wire connections, and the hoses attached to it.
LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP)
OPERATION
The Leak Detection Pump (LDP) is used only with
certain emission packages.
The LDP is a device used to detect a leak in the
evaporative system.
The pump contains a 3 port solenoid, a pump that
contains a switch, a spring loaded canister vent valve
seal, 2 check valves and a spring/diaphragm.
Immediately after a cold start, engine temperature
between 40°F and 86°F, the 3 port solenoid is briefly
energized. This initializes the pump by drawing air
into the pump cavity and also closes the vent seal.
During non-test test conditions, the vent seal is held
open by the pump diaphragm assembly which pushes
it open at the full travel position. The vent seal will
remain closed while the pump is cycling. This is due
to the operation of the 3 port solenoid which prevents
the diaphragm assembly from reaching full travel.
After the brief initialization period, the solenoid is
de-energized, allowing atmospheric pressure to enter
the pump cavity. This permits the spring to drive the
diaphragm which forces air out of the pump cavity
and into the vent system. When the solenoid is energized
and de-energized, the cycle is repeated creating
flow in typical diaphragm pump fashion.
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