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P24BD

EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Switching Valve Control Circuit Open

The switching valve in the LDP - directs pump output between EVAP test path and reference orifice - has an open control circuit.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Possible smell of fuel near tank or engine bay
  • Failed emissions inspection
  • Loose-cap warning may appear

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Open in valve or wiringCommon
  • Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely
  • Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensorLess likely

Parts involved

  • EVAP Leak Detection Pump Switching Valve

P24BD is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.