Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic procedures.
- 2
This step tests if the concern is active. The EVAP purge valve is pulse width modulated (PWM). A clicking sound should be heard or felt when the purge valve is commanded to 50 percent and should stop when the EVAP purge valve is commanded to 0 percent. The rate at which the valve cycles should increase as the commanded state is increased and decrease as the commanded state is decreased. Repeat the commands as necessary. - 5
This step verifies that the control module is providing ground to the EVAP purge valve. - 6
This step tests if a ground is constantly being applied to the EVAP purge valve.