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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step number in the diagnostic procedures.

  1. 2

    This step verifies that a failure condition is active.
  2. 4

    Introducing smoke in 15 second intervals may allow smaller leak areas to be more noticeable. When the system is less pressurized, the smoke will sometimes escape in a more condensed manner.
  3. 6

    This step verifies proper operation of the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor.
  4. 7

    A normal operating FTP sensor should increase above 5 inches of H2O and stop between 6-7 inches of H2O.