Code P1450?

Tiny
SHAHID ANWAR
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  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
While filling the petrol in the car Engine light is on. What could be the problem? The code isn’t going away.
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 AT 11:49 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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A P1450 generally means the EVAP purge valve on the engine is stuck open and as such it draws a vacuum in the tank that doesn't stop, or the tank pressure sensor has failed. A quick test to tell you more is to start the engine and with it running for a minute remove the fuel cap. If you hear it suddenly draw in air, or the cap is hard to remove it is likely the valve stuck open. If it doesn't do that then you can use a scan tool to look at the fuel tank pressure sensor and see if it is changing values. So, the key off tank cap off the pressure sensor should show atmospheric pressure. Put the cap on and a warm day the pressure should start to rise as the vapor in the tank expands from the heat.
Not a good code as the constant vacuum can actually damage the tank.
Because this is a turbo equipped vehicle the valve is the more likely failure item. To get to it you remove the trim cover from the engine, then the air intake tube and you will see where the valve tubing goes across the engine. It is a simple R&R procedure.
If you didn't hear the air inrush in the first test then you need a scan tool to look at live data and the pressure sensor. For that you drop the tank and the sensor and it's tube are between the tank and the charcoal canister.
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Saturday, October 26th, 2024 AT 12:44 PM

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