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EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80-, CHECKING

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General Description 

EVAP system is designed so that the admission of fuel vapors takes place only at idle and at light part-throttle. The EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- is activated by the Engine Control Module -J623- to accomplish this task.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test Requirements 

Test Procedure 

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- harness connector.
  • CHECK: EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- component connector terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 10 - 35 Ω (@ approx. 20° C).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step
-- NO:
  • REPLACE: EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- harness connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • CHECK: EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T94 / 9 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • TIP: The EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- may fail under loaded operation; please swap a known good EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- prior to continuing to the next step.
  • GO TO: Step
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • Clear the DTCs. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return, the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.