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Test TC-113A: EVAP Purge Flow Monitor Failure

NOTE: On Sebring Convertible, EVAP system is located behind right headlight. On all other models, EVAP system is located near fuel tank.
  1. For EVAP and Leak Detection Pump (LDP) location, see EVAP & LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) LOCATION  table. If vehicle is a Neon, go to TEST TC-113D . If vehicle is a Avenger, Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible, Sebring Coupe, Stratus or Talon, go to next step.
    EVAP & LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) LOCATION

    Model/Component Location
    Avenger, Sebring Coupe & Talon
    EVAP Inside Fuel Tank
    LDP Attached To Rear Suspension Crossmember
    Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus
    EVAP & LDP Top Of Fuel Tank
    Neon & Sebring Convertible
    EVAP & LDP Behind Passenger Headlight
  2. Replacing Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will not correct this trouble code. Using scan tool, erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Inspect vacuum hoses from engine, to proportional solenoid, to gas tank for proper routing and for damage. If vacuum hoses are okay, go to next step. If vacuum hoses are not okay, repair as necessary. Perform TEST VER-2A .
  3. Start engine. Allow engine to reach normal operating temperature. Turn engine off. Turn ignition on. Disconnect proportional purge vacuum hose at EVAP purge solenoid that goes to canister. Start engine. There should be no flow though proportional EVAP purge solenoid for 1-2 minutes. If proportional EVAP purge solenoid does not allow vacuum through within one minute, go to next step. If proportional EVAP purge solenoid allows vacuum through within one minute, go to TEST TC-113C .
  4. After 90 seconds, proportional EVAP purge solenoid will allow vacuum to cycle intermittently at a steady rate. If proportional EVAP purge solenoid is allowing vacuum to cycle through intermittently at a steady rate, go to TEST TC-113B . If proportional EVAP purge solenoid is not allowing vacuum to cycle through intermittently at a steady rate, go to next step.
  5. Disconnect vacuum hose from proportional EVAP purge solenoid to throttle body at proportional EVAP purge solenoid. Connect a vacuum gauge to disconnected vacuum hose that goes to throttle body. If vacuum gauge indicates manifold vacuum, go to next step. If vacuum gauge does not indicate manifold vacuum, repair vacuum hose or throttle body. Perform TEST VER-2A .
  6. Reconnect vacuum hose from throttle body to proportional EVAP purge solenoid. Connect a vacuum gauge to canister side of proportional EVAP purge solenoid. If vacuum gauge indicates 3-7 in. Hg, go to next step. If vacuum gauge does not indicate 3-7 in. Hg, replace proportional EVAP purge solenoid. Perform TEST VER-2A .
  7. Connect a vacuum pump to hose going to EVAP canister. Apply more than 2 in. Hg vacuum to canister. If canister holds more than 2 in. Hg vacuum, go to next step. If canister does not hold more than 2 in. Hg vacuum, replace proportional EVAP purge solenoid. Perform TEST VER-2A .
  8. Check for plugged hose or plugged vent port on canister. If hose is plugged, repair as necessary. Perform TEST VER-2A . If hose is not plugged, go to next step.
  9. If vent port is plugged, clean plugged vent port and retest. Perform TEST VER-2A . If vent port is not plugged, replace EVAP canister. Perform TEST VER-2A .
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