Evaporation Control System - Description

NOTE: The evaporative system uses specially manufactured hoses. If they need replacement, only use fuel resistant hose. Also the hoses must be able to pass an Ozone compliance test.

NOTE: For more information on Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR), refer to the FUEL SYSTEM .

The evaporation control system prevents the emission of fuel tank vapors into the atmosphere. When fuel evaporates in the fuel tank, the vapors pass through vent hoses or tubes to an activated carbon filled evaporative canister. The canister temporarily holds the vapors. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) allows intake manifold vacuum to draw vapors into the combustion chambers during certain operating conditions.

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporative Control System

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This vehicle uses a pulse-width modulated purge solenoid system. The PCM controls vapor flow by operating the purge solenoid. Refer to EVAP Purge Solenoid in this section.