Leakage Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform the following SST
(Evaporative Emission System Tester 134-01049) self-test:NOTE:
- If the tester does not work correctly during self-test, refer to the tester operators manual for more detailed procedures.
- Verify the gas cylinder valve is closed and the control valve located on the tester is in the TEST position. All tester display should be off at this time.
- Connect the long hose (part of SST ) to the tester.
- Connect the manifold assembly (part of SST ) to the long hose as shown.
- Open the gas cylinder valve and verify the gas cylinder regulator left gauge reads 10 to 12 psi
(preset at factory).
- If not, refer to the tester operators manual to contact tester manufacturer.
- Press the ON/OFF switch to turn on the SST and make sure the left display reads 0.0.
- Turn the control valve on the tester to the FILL position.
- Verify the left display reading is within 13.9 to 14.0 in of water.
- If not, adjust the pressure using the regulator knob located on the right side of the tester.
- Turn the control valve to TEST position and press the START switch.
- After the 2-min
countdown (left display) is completed, the right display shows the total pressure loss for that period. A 0.5 in of water
loss is acceptable on the self-test.
- If the loss is more than 0.5 in of water, do one or more self-test. If the failed test repeats, check for leak using the ultrasonic leak detector (part of SST ).
- Press the RESET switch to set the left display reading to 0.0.
- Connect the fuel cap receiver assembly (part of SST
) to the manifold assembly and fuel-filler cap from the vehicle.
- If the fuel-filler cap is not a genuine part, replace it.
- Turn the control valve to the FILL position.
- Wait (maximum 20 s
) until the left display reads 13.9 to 14 in
of water.
- If the reading is slightly below, adjust it using the regulator knob.
- If the reading is far below, the fuel-filler cap has leak. Replace it.
- Turn the control valve to the TEST position and press the START switch.
- After the 2-min
countdown (left display) is completed, check the test result (the failed/passed light on the tester).
- If the green light turns on, the fuel-filler cap is OK.
- If the red light turns on, the fuel-filler cap has leakage. Replace it.
- Close the gas cylinder valve.
- Turn the control valve to the FILL position.
- Press the ON/OFF switch to turn off the tester.