Leakage Inspection
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Perform evaporative emission system tester self test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM TESTER SELF TEST under EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK INSPECTION USING LEAK TESTER.
- Press RESET switch to set left display reading to 0.0.
- Connect fuel cap receiver assembly (part of SST ) to manifold assembly and fuel-filler cap from vehicle. If fuel-filler cap is not a Mazda part, replace it.
- Turn control valve to FILL position.
- Wait (maximum 20 seconds) until left display reads 13.9-14 inches of water. If reading is slightly below, adjust it using regulator knob. If reading is far below, fuel-filler cap has leak. Replace fuel-filler cap.
- Turn valve to EST position and press START switch.
- After 2-minute countdown (left display) is completed, check test result (FAILED/PASSED light on tester). If Green light turns on, fuel-filler cap is OK. If the Red light turns on, fuel-filler cap has leakage. Replace fuel-filler cap.
- Close gas cylinder valve.
- Turn control valve to FILL position.
- Press ON/OFF switch to turn off tester.