Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Table of contents
- Possible Causes
- How To Fix
- Tech Notes
- Cost To Diagnose
- When is the code detected
- Possible Symptoms
- Description
P0453 PONTIAC Possible Causes
- Faulty Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
- Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor harness is open or shorted
- Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code P0453 PONTIAC?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Tech Notes
- On most Pontiac vehicles the sensor is on top of the fuel tank.
Cost of diagnosing the P0453 PONTIAC code
The cost of diagnosing the P0453 PONTIAC code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
When is the code detected
An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to Engine Control Module (ECM).
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0453 PONTIAC Description
The fuel tank pressure sensor responds to changes in fuel tank pressure. Vacuum is consider negative pressure. The information supplied by the fuel tank pressure sensor to the Engine Control Module (ECM) is used in order to detect vacuum decay or an excessive vacuum during the EVAP diagnostic routine.
The fuel tank pressure sensor signal voltage to VCM varies from a minimum of about 0.1 volts with pressure in the fuel tnk to greater than 4.0 volts with high vacuum in fuel tank.