LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1601 (Evaporative Emissions System - F250-F550 Super Duty) >> General Procedures >> Evaporative Emission System Leak Test >> Phase 2 - System Leak Check

Phase 2 - System Leak Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Introduce smoke from the smoke machine emissions tester into the EVAP system. For additional information, refer to the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Use the halogen light provided with the smoke machine emissions tester to look for smoke coming from the EVAP system. This will indicate a leak point.
  3. Repair any leaks as necessary.
  4. Repeat the leak test until the system passes.