Diagnostic Aids
Extreme high or low ambient temperatures may prevent DTCs from initiating. Rough road conditions, a damaged or improperly connected fuel cap, and high fuel volatility may cause DTCs to abort or fail. High fuel volatility usually means that the fuel in the vehicle has a high volatility than what is appropriate for the ambient temperatures. This can occur when winter fuel is used during warm temperatures. DTCs may also abort due to changes in the conditions while running. for example, changes in engine load, such as a cooling fan or A/C compressor clutch turning ON, may cause a DTC to abort. Failed or aborted DTCs will require the vehicle to cool down in order to meet the conditions for running another drive cycle.
If there is an impending failure, the system may require more time to run than was allotted in the procedure. If any DTCs do not run after numerous attempts and no DTC is set, review the scan tool data list and conditions for running. This will give an indication of why the DTCs do not complete. If the EVAP I/M System Status does not update to YES, the procedure can be repeated until a YES status is achieved.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check |
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IMPORTANT:
Once the engine is started, DO NOT turn the engine OFF for the remainder of the procedure.
CAUTION:
Refer to Road Test Caution
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IMPORTANT:
In order for this test to run, the vehicle must operate in the following conditions:
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the ignition remains OFF for 1 hour in order for the control module to perform vacuum testing.
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At least 3 drive cycles, with a minimum of 17 hours between drive cycles, are required for the EVAP System Status to update to YES. Repeat numbers 1-9 of this step until the minimum requirement of drive cycles is met. Did the EVAP System Status update to YES? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Observe the DTC Information with a scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate any failed DTCs? |
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | Go to Step 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
| 5 | Observe the Emission Related DTC portion of the I/M System Status display with a scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate any Emission Related DTCs set? |
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK |