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I just replaced the fuel pump and filler neck grommet On my 2000 Mustang GT 4.6 liter .Now I'm getting a p0453 evap pressure sensor is indicating a higher than normal pressure. I found the plug at the back of the fuel tank and cleaned the pins on the plug but I'm still getting the code. What else can I try?
 

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Do you have an ODB2 scanner? It would help the trouble shooting to know what the PCM "thinks" the FTP value is.

ForScan ODB2 scanner w ELM327 USB

ForScan ODB2 scanner w ELM327 USB

While working on your car have you ever wanted: to find an ODB2 operational PID value (say fuel pressure or MAF)? How about graph a PID value over time? Or compare multiple PID's over time? Access a bi-directional PCM control such as test a...
www.stangnet.com


P0453 - FTP Sensor Circuit High Voltage Detected

The PCM monitors the EVAP control system FTP sensor input signal to the PCM. The test fails when the signal average jumps above a minimum allowable calibrated parameter

FTP circuit open
VREF shorted to VPWR
Damaged PCM
FTP circuit shorted to VREF or VPWR
SIG RTN circuit open
Damaged FTP sensor



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