Vibe FWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Engine Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - MIL Illuminated/DTC P0456 Set
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 11-06-04-002
Date: February 01, 2011
Subject: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0456 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Very Small Leak Detected (Reprogram
Powertrain Control Module (PCM))
Models:
2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
Equipped with 2.4L Engine RPO LAX and Transmission RPO MVA, MVD or MVC
Attention:
Before proceeding with the reprogramming procedure in this bulletin, the Vibe Programming Application MUST be downloaded and installed on the
PC. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 09-06-04-006A.
Condition
Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
A scan tool may reveal DTC P0456: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Very Small Leak Detected, set as Current or in History.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the PCM incorrectly determining that the EVAP system has detected a very small leak, when in fact a physical leak
does not exist.
Correction
Important
BEFORE proceeding, verify that the fuel cap is tight.
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Review SI for the DTC and conditions described above. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
‹› If SI does not isolate a fault, reprogram the PCM with the latest calibration available.
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Use a multiple diagnostic interface (MDI) for reprogramming and ensure that it is updated with the latest software version.
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During programming, the battery voltage must be maintained within the proper range of 12-15 volts. Only use the approved Midtronics(R) PSC
550 Battery Maintainer (SPS Programming Support Tool EL-49642) or equivalent during programming.
1. Logon to TIS2WEB. In the upper right corner of the TIS2WEB Homepage, click on: "?" which is the Help menu question mark icon.
2. The Main screen will appear. In the left column of the Main screen, click on: VIBE Programming Application and Calibrations.
3. In the right column of the Main screen, a bulletin number, vehicle, model year, engine, transmission, symptom and/or DTC and calibration
file table will appear.
4. Select the appropriate Calibration File pertaining to the bulletin number, vehicle, model year, engine, transmission, symptom and/or DTC
as indicated in the conditions described in this bulletin.
5. A File - Download box will appear. Select: Pontiac Vibe Folder and then click: Save.
1. Double click on the: Pontiac Vibe Folder.
2. Double click on the: .zip file that pertains to this Bulletin.
3. A Win-Zip Dialog box will appear.
4. Highlight the: .cuw file, then click: Extract.
5. An Extract - C:\ Dialog box will appear.
6. Select: Pontiac Vibe Folder. Click: Extract.
7. When the file is saved to the Pontiac Vibe Folder, close the: WinZip Dialog box.
6. Double click on the: CUW icon on the desktop to access the Vibe Programming application.
OR
Click on the: Start icon.
7. Select: Programs.
