Diagnostic Aids
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Enter this test only when all steps under QUICK TEST have been successfully completed and hiss still exists when fuel cap is opened or if directed here from another test or chart.
- Testing Evaporative Emission Running Loss System Monitor - Perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE. See DRIVE CYCLES under ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS. If any PCM DTCs P0442, P0455, P1443 or P1450 are retrieved, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITION table under SYSTEM TESTS for appropriate test procedure. If any other PCM DTCs are retrieved, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITION for appropriate test procedure. If no PCM DTCs are retrieved, go to next step.
- Testing Evaporative Emissions Test Port Through Canister Vent Solenoid
Connect Evaporative Emissions System Leak Tester (134-00056) or equivalent to test port. Pressurize system to 3.48 kPa (14 In. H2O). If pressure drops immediately, perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE then go to next step. See DRIVE CYCLES under ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS. If pressure does not drop immediately, go to TEST D . - Testing EVAP System Between Fuel Tank & EVAP Canister
Move EVAP Tester to fuel filler pipe. Pressurize system to 3.48 kPa (14 In. H2O). If pressure drops immediately, perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE. See DRIVE CYCLES under ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS. If pressure does not drop immediately, go to next step. - Testing EVAP Canister Tube Or Fuel Vapor Vent Valve
Disconnect fuel vapor vent valve from EVAP canister tube. Pressurize system to 3.48 kPa (14 In. H2O). If pressure drops immediately, replace fuel vapor tubes between fuel tank and EVAP canister and/or EVAP canister tube. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE. See DRIVE CYCLES under ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS. If pressure does not drop immediately, replace fuel vapor vent valve. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE. See DRIVE CYCLES under ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS.