Purge Control System Check (Purge Flow Check)

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Fig 1: Purge Control - System Diagram

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Required Special Tool:

MB995061: Purge Flow Indicator

Disconnect the purge hose from the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid, and connect special tool MB995061 between the EVAP purge solenoid and the purge hose.
Before inspection, set the vehicle to the pre-inspection condition.
Run the engine at idle for more than four minutes.
Check the purge flow volume when engine is revved suddenly several times.
Standard value: Momentarily 20 cm ³ /s (2.5 SCFH) or more.
If the purge flow volume is less than the standard value, check it again with the vacuum hose disconnected from the EVAP canister. If the purge flow volume is less than the standard value, check the vacuum port and the vacuum hose for clogging. Also check the EVAP purge solenoid. If the purge flow volume is at the standard value, replace the EVAP canister.