Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Hummer >> 2009 >> H3 Alpha >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Controls And Fuel - 5.3L - Introduction >> Repair Instructions >> Evaporative Emission System Cleaning >> Inspection Procedure

Inspection Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Clean, Dry, Low Pressure Gas Source Caution .
    NOTE: Do not perform this procedure unless instructed by an evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  3. Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a clean hard surface.
  4. Inspect for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
    • If no carbon particles are found, install the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure.
    • If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure, continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure.
    • 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.
scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals