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Diagnostic Procedures

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  1. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC. Perform the Service Bay Test. See INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Does the scan tool display Service Bay Test passed? If yes, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS . If no, go to next step.
  3. Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:
    • Loose, missing, or damaged service port dust cap and/or Schrader valve.
    • Loose, incorrect, missing, or damaged fuel fill cap.
    • A damaged EVAP canister purge valve.

    Raise and support vehicle. Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:

    • Disconnected, improperly routed, kinked, or damaged EVAP pipes and hoses.
    • A damaged EVAP canister vent valve or EVAP canister.

    Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  6. If no, go to next step.

    4. NOTE: Ensure that the vehicle underbody temperature is similar to the ambient temperature and allow the surrounding air to stabilize before starting the diagnostic procedure. System flow will be less with higher temperatures.
  4. Perform the following:
    • Turn ignition OFF.
    • Connect Evaporative Emissions System Tester (EEST) power supply clips to a known good 12-volt source.
    • Install Fuel Tank Cap Adapter to the fuel fill pipe.
    • Install the fuel fill cap to the Fuel Tank Cap Adapter.
    • Connect EEST nitrogen/smoke supply hose to the Fuel Tank Cap Adapter.
    • Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF.
    • Command EVAP vent valve closed with a scan tool.
    • Turn the nitrogen/smoke valve on the EEST control panel to SMOKE.
    • Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system.
    • Use the EVAP Service Port Vent Fitting to open the EVAP service port.
    • Remove the EVAP Service Port Vent Fitting once smoke is observed.
    • Continue to introduce smoke into the EVAP system for an additional 60 seconds.
    • Inspect entire EVAP system for exiting smoke with the High Intensity White Light.
    • Continue to introduce smoke at 15 second intervals until the leak source has been located.

    Did you locate and repair a leak source? If yes, go to step  6. If no, go to next step.

  5. Perform the following:
    • Disconnect the Fuel Tank Cap Adapter from the fuel fill pipe.
    • Install the fuel fill cap to the fuel fill pipe.
    • Connect the EEST nitrogen/smoke supply hose to the EVAP service port.
    • Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system.
    • Inspect the entire EVAP system for exiting smoke with the High Intensity White Light.
    • Continue to introduce smoke at 15 second intervals until the leak source has been located.

    Did you locate and repair the system? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .

  6. Perform the Service Bay Test. See INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE  under DRIVE CYCLES. Does the scan tool indicate that the Service Bay Test passed? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  2.
  7. Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
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