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P0452

EVAP System Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P0452 means EVAP System Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0452, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0452 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed EVAP pressure sensor reading low
  • A short to ground on the sensor signal wire
  • Corrosion in the sensor connector
  • A leaking EVAP hose
  • A failed fuel tank pressure sensor

What to do next

  1. Read the EVAP pressure sensor voltage on a scan tool
  2. Check the sensor signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the sensor connector for corrosion
  4. Smoke test the EVAP system for a leak
  5. Replace the sensor if the voltage stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.