Leak Detection Pump (LDP) EVAP System

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The leak detection pump (LDP) is integrated into the EVAP system and can have two functions. The LDP can:

Pressurize the EVAP system and detect a drop in pressure that would indicate a leak.
Function as the EVAP Canister Vent on vehicles that do not have a separate EVAP Canister Vent.

The LDP is a vacuum - driven, ECM controlled, diaphragm pump. In order to operate, the engine must be running and vacuum applied to the Vacuum Switch.