Classification:

Reference:

EC13-014I

Date:

NTB13-097I

March 1, 2021

2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES;
EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

All model year 2012 and newer Nissan vehicles
except LEAF and Titan XD with V8 diesel engine

SERVICE INFORMATION
Example
All Applied Vehicles have a warning indicator in the instrument
area to alert the driver of a loose fuel filler cap (see Figure 1
example).




Figure 1

If a vehicle displays a Loose Fuel Filler Cap warning light or message, the driver
should safely stop the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is installed correctly.
Make sure the customer is informed of the proper fuel filler cap installation.
Customers should refer to their vehicle Owner’s Manual for specific details on the
“LOOSE FUEL CAP” warning system and fuel filler cap installation.

If a fuel filler cap is left loose for multiple trips, DTCs will be stored and the MIL will
illuminate.


If one or more of these EVAP leak DTCs are stored (P0442, P0455, P0456),
a loose fuel filler cap may be the cause.



If P0442, P0455, and/or P0456 is found stored, begin vehicle EVAP system
diagnosis using the Flow Chart on the next page.
 A test drive is not part of the DTC confirmation or diagnostic procedures for
these DTCs.
 Test driving the vehicle for these DTCs will only waste time.
 The diagnostic procedure in this bulletin must be used for these DTCs for an
effective repair.
NOTE: Any parts replaced under warranty for repair of these DTCs are on automatic
parts return to NNA for inspection. Any part found to be functional will cause a
charge-back to the dealer.

Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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FLOW CHART
Were any of the following DTCs
found stored?
• P0442
No
• P0455
• P0456

This bulletin
does not apply

Yes
Connect CONSULT-III plus
(C-III plus) to the vehicle
NOTE: A “smoke” leak
detection machine may
be used. Follow the
manufacturer’s operating
instructions.

1. Confirm fuel filler cap is
secure
2. Connect essential tool
J-42909 (see page 3 or 4)
3. Using Active Test, close
vent control valve
4. Apply pressure using
J-42909 until bar graph
reaches about halfway
5. Monitor the bar graph for
10 minutes

Models without a service
port, check for purge control
valve leak (see page 4)

Bar graph remained stable
and
purge control valve is not
leaking?

•

NO EVAP LEAK
detected at this time

•

MIL ON due to fuel
filler cap not being
properly secured
(loose)

•

Erase DTC(s)

•

Advise customer fuel
filler cap ALWAYS
needs to be properly
secured

•

DO NOT REPLACE
FUEL FILLER CAP
OR ANY OTHER
EVAP RELATED
PARTS

•

See CLAIMS
INFORMATION
on page 5

Yes

No
EVAP leak detected
This bulletin does not apply
Refer to ASIST and the
applicable Electronic Service
Manual for further diagnosis
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Models with a Service Port
(2017 and older)

Connect essential tool
J-42909 to the service port
and perform EVAP system
leak check.
There is no need to
perform a separate leak
check of the purge control
valve.

Figure 2

EVAP System Basic Operation


Fuel vapor flows from fuel tank into canister (light blue area)



Vapor flows from canister through purge control valve (red line)



Fresh air flows into canister (green line)

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Models without a Service Port
(2018 and Newer)

Disconnect the EVAP line at
the purge control valve.
Connect essential tool
J-42909 to the EVAP line
and perform EVAP system
leak check.
Use special tool J-42909 to
also perform a separate leak
check of the purge control
valve.

Figure 3

EVAP System Basic Operation


Fuel vapor flows from fuel tank into canister (light blue area)



Vapor flows from canister through purge control valve (red line)



Fresh air flows into canister (green line)

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION

PFP

OP CODE

SYM

DIA

FRT

EVAP System Leak Test

(1)

FX47AA

ZE

32

0.4

(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog and use the Fuel Cap part number (17251-xxxxx)
as the primary failed part.

AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE

REFERENCE

DESCRIPTION

November 15, 2013

NTB13-097

Original bulletin published

September 16, 2014

NTB13-097A

SERVICE INFORMATION and CLAIMS
INFORMATION revised, and publication date
updated to include the latest models and model
years

May 29, 2015

NTB13-097B

Publication date updated to include the latest
models and model years

February 4, 2016

NTB13-097C

SERVICE INFORMATION and FLOW CHART
revised, and publication date updated to include the
latest models and model years

August 4, 2016

NTB13-097D

Publication date updated to include the latest
models and model years

March 30, 2017

NTB13-097E

Publication date updated to include the latest
models and model years

August 15, 2018

NTB13-097F

SERVICE PROCEDURE revised, and publication
date updated to include the latest models and
model years

January 29, 2019

NTB13-097G

Publication date updated to include the latest
models and model years

November 30, 2020

NTB13-097H

Publication date updated to include the latest
models and model years

March 1, 2021

NTB13-097I

Publication date updated to include the latest
models and model years

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