Diagnostic Procedures
- 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.
- Start engine. Seal the EVAP system using the Purge/Seal function with a scan tool. Increase the engine idle to 1200-1500 RPM. Observe the fuel tank pressure sensor in. H2O with a scan tool. Is the fuel tank pressure sensor parameter within -1 to 1 H2O? If yes, problem is intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 4.3L ASTRO, BLAZER, JIMMY CANADIAN, SAFARI, SONOMA & S10 PICKUP article. If no, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect the EVAP purge pipe from the EVAP purge solenoid. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Observe the fuel tank pressure sensor with a scan tool. Is the fuel tank pressure sensor parameter within -1 to 1 H2O? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 5.
- Replace EVAP purge solenoid. After replacing solenoid, go to step 6.
- Replace Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor. After replacing sensor, go to next step.
- Replace PCM. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Reprogram PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under PROGRAMMING. After repairs, go to next step.
- Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.