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Pinpoint Test A: Slow To Fill

  1. A1 CARRY OUT INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION 
    • Yes  : REPAIR or INSTALL new components to correct the concern.
    • No  : GO to A2  .
  2. A2 CHECK THE SYSTEM FOR ANY EVAP DTCs 
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Check the system for any of the following EVAP  DTCs: P0446, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P1450, P1451 and P260F.
    • Are any of these DTCs present? 
  3. A3 CHECK THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR BLOCKAGE OR RESTRICTION 
    • Remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly. Refer to FUEL TANK AND LINES .
    • Inspect the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose or recirculation tube (if equipped) for a blockage or restriction.
    • Is the fuel tank filler pipe or fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose or recirculation tube (if equipped) blocked or restricted? 
    • Yes  : If possible, REPAIR the blockage or restriction. If the blockage or restriction cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new fuel tank filler pipe. REFER to FUEL TANK AND LINES .
    • No  : GO to A4  .
  4. A4 CHECK THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE 
    • Inspect the fuel tank inlet check valve for restriction or sticking.
    • Is the fuel tank inlet check valve restricted or sticking? 
    • Yes  : If possible, REPAIR the restriction. If the restriction cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new fuel tank. REFER to FUEL TANK AND LINES .
    • No  : INSTALL a new fuel tank. REFER to FUEL TANK AND LINES .