Powertrain
generic / SAE
P240A
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Heater Control Circuit Open
The leak detection pump heater - keeps the pump diaphragm warm in cold weather - has an open control circuit.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number4 / 0A
Possible causes
- Open in heater or wiring high
- Pin pushed back out of connector body low
- Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensor low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Possible smell of fuel near tank or engine bay
- Failed emissions inspection
- Loose-cap warning may appear
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–350 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–1.8 h
- Component: evap leak detection pump heater
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012