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DTC P0496: EVAP System High Purge Flow

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Do the EVAP FUNCTION TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

    Is the result OK? 

    1. YES  - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister purge valve, the EVAP canister vent shut valve, and the PCM.
    2. NO  - Go to step 4.
  4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  5. Replace the EVAP canister purge valve (see FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  7. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
  8. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  9. Do the EVAP FUNCTION TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

    Is the result OK? 

    1. YES  - Go to step 10.
    2. NO  - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister purge valve, the EVAP canister vent shut valve, and the PCM, then go to step  1.
  10. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS

    Is DTC P0496 indicated? 

    • YES  - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister purge valve, the EVAP canister vent shut valve, and the PCM, then go to step  1.
    • NO  - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting
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