DTC Diagnosis Procedure
- INSPECTION START
Check whether the following symptoms are present.
A: Fuel odor from EVAP canister is strong.
B: Cannot refuel/Fuel odor from the fuel filler opening is strong while refueling.
Which symptom is present?
A
GO TO 2.
B
GO TO 8.
- CHECK EVAP CANISTER
- Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
- Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
The weight should be less than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 3.
NO
GO TO 4.
- CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER
Check if water will drain from EVAP canister (1).
2
: EVAP canister vent control valve
Does water drain from the EVAP canister?
YES
GO TO 4.
NO
GO TO 7.
- REPLACE EVAP CANISTER
Replace EVAP canister with a new one. Refer to Removal and Installation .
GO TO 5.
- CHECK DRAIN FILTER
Refer to Component Inspection (Drain filter) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 6.
NO
Replace drain filter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection.
Repair or replace EVAP hose. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE
Refer to Component Inspection (Refueling EVAP vapor cut valve) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE .
- CHECK EVAP CANISTER
- Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
- Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
The weight should be less than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 9.
NO
GO TO 10.
- CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER
Check if water will drain from EVAP canister (1).
2
: EVAP canister vent control valve
Does water drain from the EVAP canister?
YES
GO TO 10.
NO
GO TO 13.
- REPLACE EVAP CANISTER
Replace EVAP canister with a new one. Refer to Removal and Installation .
GO TO 11.
- CHECK DRAIN FILTER
Refer to Component Inspection (Drain filter) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 12.
NO
Replace drain filter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection.
Repair or replace EVAP hose.
- CHECK RECIRCULATION LINE
Check recirculation line for clogging, dents and cracks.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 14.
NO
Replace fuel filler tube. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE .
- CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE
Refer to Component Inspection (Refueling EVAP vapor cut valve) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 15.
NO
Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE .
- CHECK FUEL FILLER TUBE
Check fuel filler tube and hose connected to the fuel tank for clogging, dents and cracks.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 16.
NO
Replace fuel filler tube. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-1
Check one-way valve for clogging.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 17.
NO
Repair or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE .
- CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-2
- Make sure that fuel is drained from the tank.
- Remove fuel filler tube and hose.
- Check one-way fuel valve for operation as per the following.
When a stick is inserted, the valve should open, when removing stick it should close.
Do not drop any material into the tank.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Replace fuel filler tube or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE .