P240CEvaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater - circuit high
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
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What P240C means
P240C
Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater - circuit high
Generic · emissions
Data confidence78%
The control module detected that the signal in the Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater circuit stayed above the expected operating range.
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
40C
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P240C
What does P240C mean?
Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater - circuit high. The control module detected that the signal in the Evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection pump heater circuit stayed above the expected operating range.
Is P240C generic or manufacturer-specific?
P240C is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
Can TuningBot remove P240C at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.