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Monitor Description

The EVAP monitor's purpose is to check for EVAP leaks and EVAP VSV and CCV malfunctions. The monitor performs the check by first introducing the intake manifold's negative pressure (vacuum) to the EVAP system. Then, the monitor records change in the EVAP system's pressure levels. The monitor runs when the following conditions are met:

LEV II EVAP Monitor Process 

Fig 1: Identifying LEV II EVAP Monitor Process
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LEV II EVAP MONITOR PROCESS

Sequence Operation Description
1 Fuel vapor measurement EVAP VSV is turned OFF (closed) and EVAP pressure is measured. If EVAP pressure is not stable, EVAP monitor is canceled to prevent inaccurate monitor.
2 Vacuum introduction EVAP VSV is turned ON (open) and CCV is turned ON (closed). As a result, intake manifold pressure (vacuum) is introduced to EVAP system.
3 EVAP leak check EVAP VSV is turned OFF (closed) to seal EVAP system. EVAP pressure increase is measured for 5 seconds when EVAP pressure is -20 mmHg and -17 mmHg. If increase is large, ECM concludes EVAP system has leak.
4 Restore CCV is turned OFF (open) to finish EVAP monitor.

LEV II EVAP Monitor Sequence 

Fig 2: Identifying LEV II EVAP Monitor Sequence
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Related DTCs 

RELATED DTCS REFERENCE

DTCs Monitoring Item
P0441 EVAP VSV stuck closed
EVAP VSV stuck open
P0442 EVAP small leak (0.04 inch)
P0446 Vent valve (CCV) stuck closed CCV stuck open
P0451 Fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor malfunction
P0452 FTP sensor low output
P0453 FTP sensor high output
P0455 EVAP gross leak
P0456 EVAP small leak (0.02 inch)