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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. Check hose connected to EVAP-CVCV for damage and blockage. See Figure. Repair or replace hose as necessary and retest system. If hose is okay, go to next step.
    2. CAUTION: DO NOT disassemble water separator.
  2. Remove water separator located on charcoal canister. Inspect water separator for cracks or blockage. With water separator port "A" plugged, blow air into port "B". See Figure. Air should flow out of port "C". With port "C" plugged, blow air into port "B". Air should flow out of port "A". If operation is as specified, go to next step. If operation is not as specified, replace water separator and retest system.
  3. Remove EVAP-CVCV. Check EVAP-CVCV for rust and damage. Rust should not exist in port "B". See Figure. If problem exists, replace EVAP-CVCV. If problem does not exist, go to next step.
  4. Using fused jumper wires, apply battery voltage and ground between EVAP-CVCV terminals (component side). See Figure. Air applied to port "A" should not flow from port "B". Remove jumper wires. Air applied to port "A" should now flow from port "B". If EVAP-CVCV operates as specified, go to step  6. If EVAP-CVCV does not operate as specified, go to next step.
  5. Clean EVAP-CVCV ports with compressed air. Repeat step  4. If EVAP-CVCV now operates as specified, go to next step. If EVAP-CVCV still does not operate as specified, replace EVAP-CVCV and retest system.
  6. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP-CVCV attached. Turn EVAP canister so EVAP-CVCV is pointing down. If water drains out, go to next step. If water does not drain out, go to step  8.
  7. Weigh EVAP canister with EVAP vent control valve attached. Weight should be less than 4 lbs. (1.8 kg). If weight is as specified, go to next step. If weight is not as specified, check EVAP canister for damage. Also, check hose between EVAP canister and water separator for clogging or poor connection. Repair hose or replace EVAP canister as necessary and retest system.
  8. Check vacuum hose connected to EVAP-CSPS for damage and blockage. See Figure. Repair or replace hose as necessary and retest system. If hose is okay, go to next step.
  9. Disconnect EVAP-CSPS harness connector. Inspect connector for water. If water exists, replace EVAP-CSPS and retest system. If water does not exist, go to next step.
    CAUTION: DO NOT apply more than 5.91 in. Hg of vacuum to EVAP-CSPS. Replace EVAP-CSPS if it has been dropped from a height of more than 20" (.5 m) onto a hard surface such as concrete.
    10. CAUTION: DO NOT use ECM ground terminals when measuring voltage.
  10. Remove EVAP-CSPS. Connect EVAP-CSPS harness connector. Turn ignition on. Using a hand vacuum pump, apply 2.76 in. Hg of vacuum to EVAP-CSPS. Measure voltage between ground and ECM terminal No. 84 (Pink wire) by backprobing. See Figure. Voltage should be .4-.6 volt. Disconnect vacuum pump. Voltage should be 3.0-3.6 volts. If voltage is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, replace EVAP-CSPS and retest system.
  11. No problem is indicated at this time. Problem may be intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLESHOOTING - NO CODES article.
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