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Detection Condition

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The PCM monitors pump load current (EVAP line pressure), while evaporative leak monitor is operating. When the decrease in pump load current is less than specification after the reference current value has been obtained, PCM determines Change Over Valve (COV) in EVAP system leak detection pump has a malfunction. This is a continuous monitor (Evaporative system monitor). MIL illuminates if PCM detects malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while DTC for same malfunction has been stored in PCM. PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects malfunction condition during first drive cycle. FREEZE FRAME DATA is available. DTC is stored in PCM memory.

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