System Test
- Disconnect Red-striped vacuum hose between throttle body and purge control solenoid valve at throttle body. Connect a hand-held vacuum pump to disconnected vacuum hose. Plug nipple on throttle body where vacuum hose was removed.
- With engine temperature at 140°F (60°C) or less and engine idling, apply 14 in. Hg. Vacuum should hold. Raise engine speed to 3000 RPM and again apply 14 in. Hg. Vacuum should hold.
- With engine coolant temperature at 158°F (70°C) or more and engine idling, apply 14 in. Hg. Vacuum should hold. Turn engine off. Start engine and within 3 minutes of starting engine, apply vacuum. Vacuum should bleed down.
- With engine running for more than 3 minutes after starting, raise engine speed to 3000 RPM and apply 15 in. Hg. Vacuum should hold momentarily and then bleed down.