Component Inspection

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CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

With CONSULT-III

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
Disconnect EVAP purge hoses connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Select "PURG VOL CONT/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
Touch "Qd" and "Qu" on CONSULT-III screen to adjust "PURG VOL CONT/V" opening and check air passage continuity of EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve under the following conditions.

CONTINUITY CHART

Condition (PURG VOL CONT/V value)	Air passage continuity between (A) and (B)
100%	Existed
0%	Not existed

Fig 1: Checking Air Passage Continuity Of EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve A And Valve B

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Without CONSULT-III

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve harness connector.
Disconnect EVAP purge hoses connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
Check air passage continuity of EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve under the following conditions.

CONTINUITY CHART

Condition	Air passage continuity between (A) and (B)
12 V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2	Existed
No supply	Not existed

Fig 2: Checking Air Passage Continuity Of EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve A And B

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: INSPECTION END

NO: Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve