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Phase 2 - System Leak Check

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  1. Connect the smoke machine emissions tester to the EVAP test port. For additional information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2. CAUTION: The canister vent solenoid must not be energized for more than 9 minutes at one time. Once the canister vent solenoid is energized and de-energized, adequate time must be allowed for the component to cool adequately. Failure to allow the component to cool may create a false failure in the diagnostics, causing unnecessary repairs.
  2. Using the scan tool, close the canister vent solenoid.
  3. Introduce smoke from the smoke machine emissions tester into the EVAP system. For additional information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. 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.
  5. Repair any leaks as necessary.
  6. Repeat the leak test until the system passes.
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