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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC. Using scan tool, perform the Service Bay Test. Does the scan tool indicate that the Service Bay Test passed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS . If no, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect the purge line from the EVAP purge solenoid. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Is the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter within -1 to 1 in. H2O? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  5.
  4. Install a hand-held vacuum gauge to the EVAP purge port. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve harness connector. Monitor vacuum on the vacuum gauge. Start and allow engine to idle. Increase the idle to 1200-1500 RPM. Does the vacuum gauge indicate an increase in vacuum? If yes, go to step  7. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  5. Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the FTP sensor. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to next step.
  6. Replace FTP sensor. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - AZTEC & RENDEZVOUS article. After replacing sensor, go to step  8.
  7. Replace EVAP canister purge solenoid. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - AZTEC & RENDEZVOUS article. After replacing EVAP canister purge solenoid, go to next step.
  8. Perform Service Bay Test with scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate that the Service Bay Test passed? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  3.
  9. Observe the stored information, Capture Info with a scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
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