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P2DDA

EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Performance/Stuck Off

The EVAP leak detection pump does not start when commanded. Motor seized, relay failure, or driver fault.

  • 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.

  • Pump motor seizedCommon
  • Pump relay failedPossible
  • Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movementLess likely

Parts involved

  • EVAP Leak Detection Pump
  • Wiring Harness
  • ECM

P2DDA 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.