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Diagnostic Aids

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An intermittent condition could be caused by an improperly installed or damaged EVAP canister purge solenoid valve or a temporary sticking of the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Inspect for debris in the EVAP system. For intermittent conditions refer to Intermittent Conditions .

DTC P0496

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Schematic Reference:  Evaporative Emissions Hose Routing Diagram 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Seal the evaporative emission (EVAP) system using the Purge/Seal function with a scan tool.
  3. Observe the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor parameter with a scan tool.
Is the FTP sensor parameter within the specified value?
-1 to +1 H2O Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
3 Is DTC P0651 also set? - Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the EVAP purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Observe the FTP sensor parameter with a scan tool.
Is the FTP sensor parameter within the specified range?
-1 to +1 H2O Go to Step 5  Go to Diagnostic Aids
5 Replace the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 6  -
6
  1. Connect all EVAP hardware that was previously disconnected.
  2. Start and idle the engine.
  3. Seal the EVAP system using the Purge/Seal function with a scan tool.
  4. Observe the fuel tank pressure sensor parameter with a scan tool.
Is the fuel tank pressure sensor parameter within the specified range?
-1 to +1 H2O Go to Step 7  Go to Step 2 
7 Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.
Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?
- Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information System OK