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Diagnostic Test

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  1. INSPECTION START

    Check whether the following symptoms are present.

    A: Fuel odor from EVAP canister is strong.

    B: Cannot refuel/Fuel odor from the fuel filler opening is strong while refueling.

    A or B

    A 

    GO TO STEP 2. 

    B 

    GO TO STEP   7 

  2. CHECK EVAP CANISTER

    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

      The weight should be less than 2.1 kg (4.6 lb). 

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  3. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

    Check if water will drain from EVAP canister

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    Does water drain from the EVAP canister?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 6  .

  4. REPLACE EVAP CANISTER

    Replace EVAP canister with a new one. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    GO TO STEP 5  .

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection.

    Repair or replace EVAP hose. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  6. CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE

    Check refueling EVAP vapor cut valve. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  7. CHECK EVAP CANISTER

    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

      The weight should be less than 2.1 kg (4.6 lb). 

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 8  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 9  .

  8. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

    Check if water will drain from EVAP canister.

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    Does water drain from the EVAP canister?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP   6  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 11  .

  9. REPLACE EVAP CANISTER

    Replace EVAP canister with a new one. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    GO TO STEP 10  .

  10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection.

    Repair or replace EVAP hose. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  11. CHECK VENT HOSES AND VENT TUBES

    Check hoses and tubes between EVAP canister and refueling control valve for clogging, kinks, looseness and improper connection.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 12  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace hoses and tubes.

  12. CHECK FILLER NECK TUBE

    Check recirculation line for clogging, dents and cracks.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 13  .

    NO 

    Replace filler neck tube.

  13. CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE

    Check refueling EVAP vapor cut valve. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 14  .

    NO 

    Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  14. CHECK FUEL FILLER TUBE

    Check filler neck tube and hose connected to the fuel tank for clogging, dents and cracks.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 15  .

    NO 

    Replace fuel filler tube. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  15. CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-I

    Check one-way valve for clogging.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 16  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  16. CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-II

    1. Check that fuel is drained from the tank.
    2. Remove fuel filler tube and hose. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    3. Check one-way fuel valve for operation as per the following.
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      When a stick is inserted, the valve should open, when removing stick it should close.

      Do not drop any material into the tank. 

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    Replace fuel filler tube or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .