Evaporative Chamber Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear differential. (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the evaporative chamber installed on outside air side of the charcoal canister hose.
Blow air from port A using your mouth and verify that there is air flow.
- If there is no air flow, replace the evaporative chamber.
Verify that there is no deformation or cracking of the evaporative chamber.

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporative Chamber Outlets
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the exterior is not normal, replace the evaporative chamber.