EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve

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

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: Identifying EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Portion A And B
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Perform "VENT CONTROL/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode.
Check air passage continuity and operation delay time.

Fig 2: Air Passage Continuity Conditions Chart
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Fig 3: Displaying ACTIVE TEST Mode
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Operation takes less than 1 second.

Make sure new O-ring is installed properly.

If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

If OK, go to next step.
Clean the air passage (Portion A to B ) of EVAP canister vent control valve using an air blower.
Perform step 5 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
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Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.

Fig 5: Air Passage Continuity Conditions Chart
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Fig 6: Supplying 12V Current Between Terminals 1 And 2 Of EVAP Canister Valve
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Operation takes less than 1 second.

Make sure new O-ring is installed properly.

If NG, replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

If OK, go to next step.
Clean the air passage (Portion A to B ) of EVAP canister vent control valve using an air blower.
Perform step 3 again.