Checking vacuum downstream of the canister purge (CP) valve

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Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

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Start the engine and let it idle.
Disconnect the hose between the canister purge (CP) valve and EVAP canister from the canister purge (CP) valve.
Check that there is vacuum in the canister purge (CP) valve when the valve is activated.

Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tool
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Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Pump On Canister Purge (CP) Valve
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Is there a vacuum?

YES
Refer to Checking vacuum at EVAP canister
NO
Refer to Checking vacuum to canister purge (CP) valve