EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve

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With CONSULT-II

Remove EVAP canister vent control valve from EVAP canister.
Check portion B of EVAP canister vent control valve for being rusted.
If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

If OK, go to next step.
Reconnect harness connectors disconnected.
Turn ignition switch ON.

Fig 1: Checking Portion B Of EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve With CONSULT-II
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Perform "VENT CONTROL/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode.
Check air passage continuity and operation delay time.
Make sure new O-ring is installed properly.

Fig 2: Passage Continuity Chart
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Operation takes less than 1 second.

If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

If OK, go to next step.

Fig 3: CONSULT-II Display Active Test
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Clean the air passage (Portion A to B ) of EVAP canister vent control valve using an air blower.
Perform step 6 again.

Without CONSULT-II

Remove EVAP canister vent control valve from EVAP canister.
Check portion B of EVAP canister vent control valve for being rusted.

Fig 4: Checking Portion B Of EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Without CONSULT-II
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Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.
Make sure new O-ring is installed properly.

Fig 5: Passage Continuity Chart
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Operation takes less than 1 second.

If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

If OK, go to next step.

Fig 6: Checking Air Passage Continuity And Operation
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Clean the air passage (Portion A to B ) of EVAP canister vent control valve using an air blower.
Perform step 3 again.