P240AEvaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater - open circuit
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
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What P240A means
P240A
Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater - open circuit
Generic · emissions
Data confidence78%
The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
40A
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P240A
What does P240A mean?
Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater - open circuit. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
Is P240A generic or manufacturer-specific?
P240A is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
Can TuningBot remove P240A at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.
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