Charcoal Canister-To-Purge Solenoid Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Protege, 2001 Mazda Millenia, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2001 Mazda MPV, and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Test must be performed within 10 minutes and without starting engine. Do not exceed 6.4 kPa pressure in EVAP system.

Check hose condition and routing between charcoal canister and purge solenoid valve. See Figure . Repair as necessary. Disconnect fuel tank side of charcoal canister. Connect hose from vacuum pump to charcoal canister. Connect scan tool to DLC-2. DLC-2 is located under left side of instrument panel, left of steering column. See Figure . Select ON BOARD DEVICE CONTROL and press TRIGGER. Press CANCEL twice. Select PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD function. Select FTP PID. Press start to view PID. Apply 1.7 kPa vacuum. Vacuum should hold for at least two minutes. If vacuum does not hold, check FTP sensor, purge solenoid valve, catch tank, charcoal canister, CDCV and connecting hoses. Repair or replace as necessary. If vacuum holds, reconnect hose and go to CHARCOAL CANISTER-TO-FUEL TANK TEST .