Inspection Procedure
IMPORTANT:
Do not perform this procedure unless instructed by an evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
- Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a clean hard surface.
- Inspect for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
- If no carbon particles are found reinstall the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
- If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure, replace the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
- If you were instructed to replace the EVAP canister purge valve, and no carbon particles are found, return to the EVAP diagnostic procedure. Do not perform the EVAP cleaning procedure.