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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTION

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check ground connection E9. Refer to Ground Inspection in CIRCUIT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace ground connection.

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR

    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
    2. Check sensor harness connector for water.
      Water should not exist.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness connector.

  3. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the voltage between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ground.
      + - Voltage
      (Approx.)
      EVAP control system pressure sensor
      Connector Terminal
      B36 3 Ground 5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  4. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B36 3 E32 177 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to power and short to ground.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for ECM power supply circuit. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

    NO 

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  5. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B36 1 E32 200 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 6  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  6. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT

    1. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B36 2 E32 173 Existed
    2. Also check harness for short to power and short to ground.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 7  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  7. CHECK RUBBER TUBE

    1. Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.
    2. Check the rubber tube for clogging.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 8  .

    NO 

    Clean the rubber tube using an air blower, repair or replace rubber tube.

  8. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 9  .

    NO 

    Replace EVAP canister vent control valve. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  9. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

    Check EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 10  .

    NO 

    Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  10. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
    2. Check if water will drain from the EVAP canister WHITE-1 .
      G04138169Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      WHITE-2 : EVAP canister vent control valve

    Does water drain from EVAP canister?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 11  .

    NO 

    INSPECTION END

  11. CHECK EVAP CANISTER

    Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

    The weight should be less than 2.1 kg (4.6 lb). 

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 12  .

  12. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • EVAP canister for damage
    • EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection

    Repair hose or replace EVAP canister.