Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Leak Inspection

• To verify that the problem has been fixed properly after repairs, the run drive cycle or EVAP system leak inspection must be performed.

EVAP system leak inspection using the M-MDS

EVAP system test outline

• The EVAP system test, which can be substituted for the run drive cycle as an EVAP control system repair confirmation method, can detect the small/large leak or blockage without run-drive cycle.

EVAP system test description

• The EVAP system test finds gas leaks or blockage in the EVAP system using changes in the fuel tank pressure.
  • This test starts after an on-demand test signal is sent from the M-MDS to the PCM.
  • This test consists of three stages, and each stage is performed automatically as follows:

Stage 1 test (Test for large leaks or blockage)

• The M-MDS sends the stage 1 test start signal to the PCM.
  Fig 1: EVAP Test Inspection Chart (Test For Large Leaks Or Blockage)

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
• The PCM controls the CV solenoid valve and the purge solenoid valve to control the fuel tank pressure to the targeted value.
• The M-MDS detects large leaks or purge line blockage if the fuel tank pressure does not arrive at the target vacuum in a specified period of time.

Stage 2 test (Test for small leaks)

• When the fuel tank pressure reaches the targeted pressure during the stage 1 test, the M-MDS sends the stage 2 test signal to the PCM to turn off the purge solenoid valve and maintain the fuel tank pressure.
  Fig 2: EVAP Test Inspection Chart (Test For Small Leaks)

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
• The M-MDS detects a small leak if the fuel tank pressure cannot be maintained within the target for the specified period of time.

Stage 3 test (Test for blockage)

• The M-MDS sends the stage 3 test signal to the PCM to turn off the CV solenoid valve and check for blockage in the EVAP system.
  Fig 3: EVAP Test Inspection Chart (Test For Blockage)

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• The M-MDS detects blockage in the CV solenoid valve or air filter if the fuel tank pressure does not reach the target (atmosphere).

EVAP system malfunction determination

• The M-MDS detects small/large leaks or blockage based on the fuel tank pressure at the end of the EVAP test.
  Fig 4: EVAP System Malfunction Determination

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