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Monitor Description

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5 hours* after the engine switch is turned off, the leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP system. The ECM monitors for leaks and actuator malfunctions based on the EVAP pressure

HINT

* If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35°C (95°F) 5 hours after the engine switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35°C (95°F) 7 hours after the engine switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.

SEQUENCE OPERATION CHART

Sequence Operation Description Duration
- ECM activation Activated by soak timer 5, 7 or 9 5 hours after engine switch turned off -
A Atmospheric pressure measurement Vent valve turned OFF (vent) and EVAP system pressure measured by ECM in order to register atmospheric pressure
If pressure in EVAP system not between 70 kPa-a and 110 kPa-a (525 mmHg-a and 825 mmHg-a), ECM cancels EVAP system monitor
10 seconds
B First reference pressure measurement In order to determine reference pressure, leak detection pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) through reference orifice and then ECM checks if leak detection pump and vent valve operate normally 60 seconds
C EVAP system pressure measurement Vent valve turned ON (closed) to shut EVAP system
Negative pressure (vacuum) created in EVAP system, and EVAP system pressure then measured
Write down measured value as it will be used in leak check
If EVAP pressure does not stabilize within 15 minutes, ECM cancels EVAP system monitor
15 minutes(1)
D Purge VSV monitor Purge VSV opened and then EVAP system pressure measured by ECM
Large increase indicates normality
10 seconds
E Second reference pressure measurement After second reference pressure measurement, leak check performed by comparing first and second reference pressure
If stabilized system pressure higher than second reference pressure, ECM determines that EVAP system leaking
60 seconds
- Final check Atmospheric pressure measured and then monitoring result recorded by ECM -
(1) If only a small amount of fuel is in the fuel tank, it takes longer for the EVAP pressure to stabilize
Fig 1: EVAP Pressure - Operation Diagram
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P2420. Vent valve stuck open (vent)

In operation C, the vent valve turns ON (closed) and the EVAP system pressure is then measured by the ECM, using the canister pressure sensor, to conduct an EVAP leak check If the pressure does not increase when the vent valve is open, the ECM interprets this as the vent valve being stuck open The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.

Fig 2: EVAP Pressure Reference Graph (Vent Valve Stuck Off)
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