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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011MALIBU LTZ, 2.4 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 409 (ENGINE CONTROLS & FUEL - 2.2L (L61) - DTC P0443 TO DTC P2544)DTC P0443 OR P0449CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
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Circuit/System Testing
2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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P0443
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the voltage supply circuit terminal A and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the volage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the voltage supply circuit fuse is open, test or replace the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
- Connect a test lamp between the voltage supply circuit terminal A and the control circuit terminal B.
- Command the solenoid to 50 percent with a scan tool. The test lamp should flash or illuminate when commanded to 50 percent and turn OFF when commanded to 0 percent.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
P0449
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the voltage supply circuit terminal A and ground.
- If a test lamp does not illuminate, test the voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the voltage supply circuit fuse is open, test or replace the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve.
- Connect a test lamp between the voltage supply circuit terminal A and the control circuit terminal B.
- Command the solenoid ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to round. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.