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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Check EVAP Canister 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check EVAP canister for cracks.

      OK or NG

      1. OK (With CONSULT-II): go to 2.
      2. OK (Without CONSULT-II): go to  3 .
      3. NG: Replace EVAP canister.

  2. Check Purge Flow 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port and install vacuum gauge. For the location of EVAP service port, Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING  .
    2. Start engine and let it idle.
    3. Select PURG VOL CONT/V in ACTIVE TEST mode with CONSULT-II.
    4. Rev engine up to 2,000 RPM.
    5. Touch Qd and Qu on CONSULT-II screen to adjust PURG VOL CONT/V opening and check vacuum existence.
      Fig 1: Defining PURG VOL CONT/V (CONSULT-II)
      G00344949Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 2: Displaying PURG VOL CONT/V In Active Test Mode (CONSULT-II)
      G00344950Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      OK or NG

      1. Go to  7 .
      2. NG: go to  4 .

  3. Check Purge Flow 

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Stop engine.
    3. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port and install vacuum gauge. For the location of EVAP service port, Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING  .
    4. Start engine and let it idle for at least 80 seconds.
    5. Check vacuum gauge indication when revving engine up to 2,000 RPM.
      1. Vacuum should exist  .
    6. Release the accelerator pedal fully and let idle.
      1. Vacuum should not exist  .

      OK or NG

      1. OK: go to  7 .
      2. NG: go to 4.

  4. Check EVAP Purge Line 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check EVAP purge line for improper connection or disconnection. Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING  .

      OK or NG

      1. OK: go to 5.
      2. NG: Repair it.

  5. Check EVAP Purge Hose And Purge Port 
    1. Disconnect purge hoses connected to EVAP service port , see.Fig 3 and EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve , see Fig 3 .
      Fig 3: Locating Service Port A, Valve B & Purge Port C
      G00344951Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Blow air into each hose and EVAP purge port , see Fig 3 .
    3. Check that air flows freely.

      OK or NG

      1. OK (With CONSULT-II): go to 6.
      2. OK (Without CONSULT-II): go to  7 .
      3. NG: Repair or clean hoses and/or purge port.

  6. Check EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform PURG VOL CONT/V in ACTIVE TEST mode with CONSULT-II. Check that engine speed varies according to the valve opening. See Fig 2 .

      OK or NG

      1. OK: go to  8 .
      2. NG: go to 7.

  7. Check EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION  .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: go to 8.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.

  8. Check EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor Connector 
    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
    2. Check connectors for water.
      1. Water should not exist  .

      OK or NG

      1. OK: go to 9.
      2. NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

  9. Check EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor Function 

    Refer to DTC P0452 DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE  and P0453 DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE  .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: go to 10.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

  10. Check Rubber Tube For Clogging 
    1. Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.
    2. Check the rubber tube for clogging.

      OK or NG

      1. OK: go to 11.
      2. NG: Clean the rubber tube using an air blower.
  11. Check EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve 

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION  .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: go to 12.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

  12. Check EVAP Purge Line 

    Inspect EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube). Check for evidence of leaks. Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING  .

    OK or NG

    1. OK: go to 13.
    2. NG: Replace it.

  13. Clean EVAP Purge Line 

    Clean EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube) using air blower.

    1. Go to 14.
  14. Check Intermittent Incident 

    Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT  .

    1. Inspection end