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2000 kia-truk sportage 112,000 miles 4wd i have these two codes P0604 & P0442 .   i test the RAM and the problem comes from ECM i also checked the whole EVAP system it seems like everything is O.K . if the EVAP system is fine does that mean the P0604 code is affecting the
EVAP system???

Submitted: 75 days and 19 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $23
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Year: 2000
Make: Kia
Model: sportage
Engine: 2.0

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i have checked the whole evap system it seems like everything is o.k i cheked the circuit from the battery to the ecm and its fine the voltage is stable it drops but not less than 1.0 volt

Posted by Dan 75 days and 19 hours ago.

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It looks like you have two seprate issues unless the pcm failing has caused both. For the first code you would need to bring vehicle to dealership to see if there is a software update if not they can identify if the tcm or the pcm needs to be replaced and for the second code it means you have a small leak and the only way to find the leak is bring vehicle to a shop so they can perform a smoke test. They will force smoke into the gastank and have to visually monitor it for leaks otherwise you are stuck replacing parts and could still overlook the cause. Let me know if you have questions or if there is anything else I can do to help. Thanks

 

P0604 Control Module Internal Random Access Memory Error

Possible CausesSetting Conditions
  • PCM or TCM has an internal problem or has failed. Substitute a known good PCM or TCM and recheck for the same code.
  • If the code does not reset, the original controller has failed. The new PCM or TCM may need to be reprogrammed.

P0442 EVAP System Small Leak (0.040") Detected
Possible CausesSetting Conditions
  • Canister Purge valve is damaged, leaking or it has failed
  • Charcoal canister or the "catch" tank is leaking
  • Fuel filler cap loose, cross-threaded, incorrect part or damaged
  • Fuel filler cap 'O' ring is missing or damaged
  • Fuel tank is cracked (leaking), or a leak exists in the fuel tank 'O' ring
  • Fuel tank pressure sensor has failed
  • Fuel trapped in the fuel vapor lines due to faulty Rollover Valve or ORVR valve
  • Fuel vapor line(s), fuel pipes or hoses damaged, leaking or missing
  • Leak detection module has failed
  • Purge solenoid has failed (it may be damaged, leaking or sticking)
  • Vent solenoid has failed (it may be damaged, leaking or sticking)
  • PCM has failed

 

75 days and 19 hours ago.

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WHEN YOU PUT PRESSURE IN THE EVAP SYSTEM UNTIL THE '' FTPS' ' OUT VOLTAGE IS 4.VOLT, IF EVERYTHING IS O.K IT WIIL BE STABLE RIGHT.. BUT IF PUT VACUM IN THE SYSTEM UNTIL THE VOLTAGE IS ABOUT 0.35 VOLT IF EVERYTHING IS O.K IT SHOULD BE STABLE TOO..

Accepted Answer

Check for 5.0 volt reference to the fuel tank pressure sensor on the Yellow/Green wire with the key ON. Back probe and check for a good ground for the fuel tank pressure sensor on the Green/Yellow wire - look for 0.05 volts or less. Back probe and check the fuel tank pressure sensor output voltage signal on the White/Black wire key on engine off with the gas cap removed so there is no vacuum or pressure in the fuel tank - specification is approximately 2.5 volts. If everything looks good then you have a small leak somewhere and will need a smoke test to check. Let me know if you have questions, thanks.

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Expert: Dan
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