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DTC P0496: EVAP System High Purge Flow Detected

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to 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? 

    YES  -Intermittent failure, the 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.

    NO  -If the EVAP FUNCTION TEST did not finish because of a DTC, do the indicated DTC's troubleshooting, then go to step 4.

  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK(0).
  5. Replace the EVAP canister purge valve (see EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE REPLACEMENT  ).
  6. Turn the ignition switch to 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? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete.

    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.