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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK CONNECTOR

    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
    2. Check that water is not inside connectors.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

    NO 

    Repair or replace harness connector.

  2. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the voltage between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ground.
      + - Voltage (V)
      EVAP control system pressure sensor
      Connector Terminal
      B41 3 Ground Approx. 5

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

  3. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B41 3 E10 125 Existed

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    Repair open circuit.

  4. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B41 1 E10 148 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

    NO 

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT

    1. Check the continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      EVAP control system pressure sensor ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B41 2 E10 121 Existed
    2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 6  .

    NO 

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK RUBBER TUBE

    1. Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.
    2. Check the rubber tube for clogging.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 7  .

    NO 

    Clean the rubber tube using an air blower, repair or replace rubber tube.

  7. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

    Check EVAP canister vent control valve. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 8  .

    NO 

    Replace EVAP canister vent control valve. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  8. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

    Check EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 9  .

    NO 

    Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  9. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Check if water will drain from the EVAP canister.
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    Does water drain from the EVAP canister?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 10  .

    NO 

    INSPECTION END

  10. CHECK EVAP CANISTER

    Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

    The weight should be less than 2.1 kg (4.6 lb). 

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    INSPECTION END

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 11  .

  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • EVAP canister for damage
    • EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection

    Repair hose or replace EVAP canister. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .