DTC P0440 Audi
EVAP System Malfunction
EVAP System Malfunction
Description
ECT sensor is cold during startup, engine started, battery voltage must be at least 11.5v, all electrical components must be off, parking brake must be engaged (to keep daytime driving lights off), automatic transmission selector must be in park, the exhaust system must be properly sealed between the catalytic converter and the cylinder head, coolant temperature must be at least 80 degrees Celsius and oxygen sensor heaters for oxygen sensors before the catalytic converter must be functioning properly and the ground between the engine and the chassis must be well connected. The ECM detected the switch rate of the rear HO2S-12 was close to the switch rate of front HO2S (it should be much slower). ECM detected a problem in the EVAP system during the EVAP System Monitor test.
Cause and Solution
EVAP canister purge valve is damaged
EVAP canister has an improper seal
Vapor line between purge solenoid and intake manifold vacuum reservoir is damaged, or vapor line between EVAP canister purge solenoid and charcoal canister is damaged
Vapor line between charcoal canister and check valve, or vapor line between check valve and fuel vapor valves is damaged
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Diagnostic Info
- DTC Code: P0440
- Brand: Audi