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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2007SIERRA CLASSIC 1500 2WD V6-4.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONP CODE CHARTSP0453
2007 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 2WD V6-4.3L
P0453
2007 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 2WD V6-4.3LSECTION P0453
DTC P0453
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor measures the difference between the air pressure or vacuum in the evaporative emission (EVAP) system, and the outside air pressure. The control module supplies a 5-Volt reference and a low reference circuit to the FTP sensor. The FTP sensor signal circuit voltage varies depending on EVAP system pressure or vacuum. If the FTP sensor signal voltage increases above a calibrated value, this DTC sets.
The table illustrates the relationship between FTP sensor signal voltage and the EVAP system pressure/vacuum.
DTC DESCRIPTOR
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- The engine is running.
- DTC P0453 runs continuously once the above condition is met.
CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The FTP sensor voltage is more than 4.9 volts.
- All conditions are present for more than 5 seconds.
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.
CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
TEST DESCRIPTION
Step 1 - Step 10:
Step 11 - Step 14:
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
2. If DTC P0641 or P0651 is set, the 5-Volt reference circuit may be shorted to a voltage.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.