Leak Detection Pump - V144-, Checking: Notes

General Description 

Whenever the engine is running, vacuum is applied to the Vacuum Switch. This switch applies vacuum to the Upper Chamber of the pump when it receives a ground signal from the Engine Control Module -J623-. This signal is a duty cycle pulse of approximately 40%. When vacuum is applied to the Upper Chamber, fresh air flows in through the One-way Inlet Valve, compressing the spring above the diaphragm. When the Diaphragm begins to rise, the Reed Switch, attached to the Diaphragm Rod, opens. When the Vacuum Switch closes, the vacuum in the Upper Chamber is released. As a result, the spring pushes the Diaphragm down. As the Diaphragm is pushed down, the air in the Lower Chamber is pushed out of the One-way Outlet Valve into the EVAP system. This process continues until the pressure in the EVAP system no longer allows the spring to push the Diaphragm down. With tension on the Diaphragm, the ECM waits for a certain period of time to watch for the Diaphragm to fall. The Reed Switch closing signals that the Diaphragm has fallen to its lowest point. When the Reed Switch closes, the ECM may cycle the LDP to build up system pressure again. The ECM measures the time it takes for the Reed Switch to close once the Leak Detection Pump -V144- has stopped running to determine if there is a leak in the system. The slower the Diaphragm falls after the pump stops running, the less air is leaking out of the EVAP system.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Multimeter.
• Wiring Diagram.
• Scan Tool.
• Hand Vacuum Pump.

Test Requirements 

• Fuses OK.
• Battery voltage OK.
• Switch OFF all electrical and electronic accessories.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission, ensure the selector lever position is in "P".
• Vehicles with manual transmission, ensure the shifter lever position is in "N" with the parking brake applied.
• Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
• View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Test Procedure