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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK RUBBER TUBE 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.
      Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister, Vent Control Valve, EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor And Rear Suspension Member
      G08690636Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check the rubber tube for clogging.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 2.

      NG: Clean rubber tube using an air blower.

  2. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Replace EVAP canister vent control valve. Refer to EVAP CANISTER .

  3. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER SATURATED WITH WATER 
    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached. Refer to EVAP CANISTER .
    2. Check if water will drain from the EVAP canister.

      Yes or No 

      Yes: GO TO 4.

      No: GO TO  6.

      Fig 2: Checking Water Drain From EVAP Canister
      G08690637Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. CHECK EVAP CANISTER 

    Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

    The weight should be less than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb). 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

  6. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
    2. Check connectors for water.

      Water should not exist. 

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 7.

      NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to EVAP CANISTER .

  7. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 8.

    NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to EVAP CANISTER .

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL " and "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END