EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut Valve (VSV) Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Honda Prelude. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from EVAP control canister filter. See Figure . Using backprobe set, connect a fused jumper wire between ground and PCM 32-pin connector "A" terminal No. 29 (Orange/Green wire). Turn ignition on and apply vacuum to hose. If EVAP control canister VSV does not hold a vacuum, go to next step. If EVAP control canister VSV holds a vacuum, EVAP control canister VSV is okay at this time. Perform canister system leak test. See CANISTER SYSTEM LEAK TEST .
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect EVAP control canister VSV connector. Check for continuity between ground and EVAP control canister VSV harness connector terminal No. 2 (Orange/Green wire). If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open in Orange/Green wire between EVAP control canister VSV and PCM 32-pin connector "A" terminal No. 29. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
- Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and EVAP control canister VSV harness connector terminal No. 1 (Black/Yellow wire). If battery voltage exists, replace EVAP control canister VSV and "O" ring. If battery voltage does not exist, open in Black/Yellow wire between EVAP control canister VSV and No. 14 PCM (15-amp) fuse. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.