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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform POWERTRAIN ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK , then go to next step.
  2. Using scan tool, check if DTCs P0442, P0446, P0452, P0453, P0461, P0462, P0463, P1441, P1645 and P1646 are present. If any of these DTCs are present, diagnose affected DTCs first. If none of these DTCs are present, go to next step.
  3. Check for loose, incorrect, defective or missing fuel filler cap. Check for misrouted, kinked or damaged EVAP system purge lines. Repair as necessary. If no problems were found, go to next step.
  4. Ensure battery voltage is 10.5-17.5 volts, fuel level 1.8-16.6 gallons, and engine temperature at 37-95°F (4-35°C). Using scan tool, record data stored when DTC was set. Clear DTCs. Using scan tool, perform SERVICE BAY TEST for EVAP system. If vehicle passes service bay test, fault is intermittent. If vehicle does not pass the service bay test, go to next step.
  5. Turn ignition off. Disconnect vacuum source from EVAP purge solenoid. Connect a vacuum gauge directly to vacuum source. Start and operate engine at idle. If vacuum reading is 12 in. Hg or greater, go to next step. If vacuum reading is not 12 in. Hg or greater, go to step 12).
  6. Turn ignition off. Reconnect vacuum source to EVAP purge solenoid. Connect vacuum gauge directly to purge connection of EVAP purge valve. Start and idle engine. Using scan tool, command EVAP purge solenoid to 100 percent purge. If vacuum gauge reading is 12 in. Hg or greater, go to next step. If vacuum gauge reading is not 12 in. Hg or greater, go to step 13).
  7. Turn ignition off. Disconnect fuel tank vapor and EVAP purge line from EVAP vapor canister. Plug fuel tank vapor line fitting at canister. Connect a hand-held vacuum pump to EVAP purge line fitting at canister. Apply 5 in. Hg to canister. If vacuum can be obtained and held, go to step 10). If vacuum cannot be obtained and held, go to next step.
  8. Disconnect and plug vent line at EVAP vent valve. Apply 5 in. Hg. If vacuum can be obtained and held, go to step 14). If vacuum cannot be obtained and held, go to next step.
  9. Inspect EVAP vent line from canister to vent valve for leaks. Replace if necessary. If line is okay, go to step 15).
  10. Install EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station (J 41413) and Ultrasonic Leak Detector (J 41416). Ensure gauges on test equipment is zeroed before starting test. Turn ignition off. Remove hand-held vacuum pump. Reconnect EVAP vapor canister purge and tank vent lines. Connect diagnostic station to EVAP system service port. Using scan tool, command EVAP vent valve closed. Continuously attempt to pressurize EVAP system by leaving EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station control knob to PRESSURIZE position. Using ultrasonic leak detector, locate EVAP system leak. Repair as necessary. If leak is not present, go to next step.
  11. Check EVAP system for restrictions. Repair as necessary. If no restriction is found, go to step 16).
  12. Repair vacuum source to EVAP purge solenoid valve.
  13. Check EVAP purge solenoid valve and purge line for carbon contamination. Replace EVAP purge solenoid valve.
  14. Replace EVAP vent valve.
  15. Replace EVAP vapor canister.
  16. Relieve all system pressure. Using scan tool, use Purge/Seal function to turn EVAP purge solenoid valve on to varying vacuum levels with engine running and quickly seal system with scan tool. Leaving EVAP purge solenoid valve on for higher percents or longer times will allow a higher amount of vacuum to develop. A maximum of 12 in. H2O of vacuum can be applied to EVAP system using scan tool. While system is sealed, compare EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station's vacuum gauge to vacuum shown on scan tool from the EVAP fuel tank pressure sensor. Allow a few seconds for system to stabilize. If both values are within 2 in. H2O of each other, repeat step 2). If both values are not within 2 in. H2O of each other, go to next step.
  17. Replace EVAP pressure sensor.
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