Blockage/Restriction Testing
- Connect the GE-41415-50 to the fuel tank filler neck. Connect the J 41413-200 to the GE-41415-50.
- Disconnect the EVAP vent line from the vent solenoid, and seal it, using the correct plug from the J 41413-300.
- Pressurize the EVAP system with nitrogen to 5 inches H20. Compare the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter with a scan tool to the J 41413-200 pressure/vacuum gauge. The scan tool FTP sensor parameter should be within 1 inch H20 of the pressure/vacuum gauge.
- If the FTP sensor parameter is not within 1 inch H20 of the pressure/vacuum gage, replace the FTP sensor.
- Increase the EVAP purge solenoid to 100 percent. The FTP sensor pressure should drop to less than 1 in H2O.
- If the FTP sensor parameter is greater than 1 in H2O, disconnect the EVAP pipes listed below one at a time while observing the FTP sensor parameter with a scan tool. If the FTP sensor parameter drops to less than 1 in H2O when a pipe is disconnected, repair the blockage or restriction in the one of the following EVAP pipe/hoses:
- EVAP purge vacuum source from the EVAP purge solenoid
- EVAP purge pipe from the EVAP purge solenoid
- EVAP purge pipe at the EVAP canister
- EVAP vapor pipe at the EVAP canister
- If you cannot locate a condition with the EVAP system, refer to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS for additional information.