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Evaporative Emission System Leak Test

CAUTION: The evaporative emission system must not be pressurized to more than 3.48 kPa (14 in/H2O) or damage to the evaporative emission system may occur.
  1. Connect the Evaporative Emission System Tester to the evaporative emission test port.
    NOTE: The ignition system must be in the Key On Engine Off (KOEO) position.
  2. Access Output Test Mode using NGS tester. Refer to OUTPUT TEST MODE PROCEDURE .
  3. Select EVAPCV PID.
  4. Select ALL OFF mode and press START to close the canister vent solenoid.
    NOTE: Output Test Mode will default to its normal state after 10 minutes, after the vehicle is started or after cycling the key OFF then ON.
  5. Follow the tester instruction:
    NOTE: The leak tester detects smaller leak than minimum requirement in the PCM. Drive cycle procedure should be final confirmation method.