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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform diagnostic system check - engine controls. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check - engine controls, go to next step.
  2. Are any EVAP DTCs set other than a DTC P0442 or a DTC P0455? If yes, go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, go to next step.
  3. Observe the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor parameter on scan tool. Remove fuel filler cap. Is fuel tank pressure within 0.0-0.5 in. H2O (0.0-0.9 mm Hg) with fuel filler cap removed? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DTC P0451: FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE .
  4. Visually inspect the entire EVAP control system for loose hose connections, damaged or deteriorated hoses, clogged hoses, missing or damaged components, or loose or incorrect fuel filler cap. Was a problem found? If yes, go to step  7. If no, go to next step.
  5. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Remove fuel cap and install gas cap adapter. Connect EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station (J-41413) to gas cap adapter. Command the EVAP canister vent valve ON with the scan tool. Pressurize the EVAP system to 15 in. H2O (28 mm Hg) using the J-41413. Monitor the pressure using the gauge on the cart. Turn the rotary switch on the J-41413 to the HOLD position and observe the EVAP pressure gauge. Does the pressure decrease to less than 10 in. H2O (18.6 mm Hg) within 2 minutes? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  8.
  6. With the conditions in the previous step still met, continually attempt to pressurize the EVAP system to 30 in. H2O (56 mm Hg). Locate any leaks in the EVAP system using the J-41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector. In order to examine the top tank connections, partially lower the fuel tank. Were any leaks found? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  8.
  7. Repair or replace any leaking or faulty EVAP control system components. After repairs, go to step  25.
  8. Check for any of the following conditions at the EVAP canister purge valve: No manifold vacuum from the intake manifold vacuum port, leaking or damaged vacuum hoses, restricted vacuum hoses or passages. Repair any condition found. Was a repair necessary? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  9. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Disconnect the vacuum hoses to the EVAP canister purge valve from the intake manifold and from the EVAP canister. Blow air into the vacuum hose that was disconnected from the EVAP canister. Air should not pass through the EVAP canister purge valve and exit from the intake manifold hose. Command the EVAP canister purge valve ON and adjust the duty cycle to 100 percent with the scan tool. Blow air into the vacuum hose that was disconnected from the EVAP canister. Air should pass through the EVAP canister purge valve and exit from the intake manifold hose. Does the EVAP canister purge valve pass both inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  18.
  10. Turn ignition off. Remove the EVAP canister vent valve. Blow air into the EVAP canister vent valve port, located on the side that was connected to the EVAP canister air filter. Did the air pass through to the other side of the EVAP canister vent valve? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  21.
  11. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Command the EVAP canister vent valve ON using a scan tool. Blow air into the EVAP canister vent valve port, located on the side that was connected to the EVAP canister air filter. Was the air unable to pass through the EVAP canister vent valve? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  19.
  12. Continue to blow air into the EVAP canister vent valve. Command the EVAP canister vent valve OFF with the scan tool. Did the air pass through the EVAP canister vent valve when the scan tool commanded the vent valve OFF? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  19.
  13. Disconnect the vacuum/vapor hoses from the EVAP canister. Blow air into the tank port of the EVAP canister. There should be no restriction of air flow through the canister and out the purge pipe and the air port. Did the EVAP canister pass the test? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  16.
  14. Remove the FTP control valve. Connect a vacuum hose to the canister side port of the FTP control valve. Important: There will be some resistance, but air should flow steadily. Blow air into the hose on the FTP control valve. Did the air flow through the valve to the tank port side? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  22.
    NOTE: The FTP control valve allows vapor to flow from the fuel tank to the canister when the fuel tank pressure is greater than canister pressure by more than 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
  15. Move the vacuum hose to the fuel tank port of the FTP control valve. Blow hard into the hose connected to the tank port side of the FTP control valve. Air should flow easily through the valve and out of the canister port. Did the FTP control valve pass this test? If yes, go to step  17. If no, go to step  22.
  16. Replace EVAP canister. After repairs, go to step  25.
  17. Inspect the EVAP canister air filter and hoses for restrictions or blockage. Repair as necessary. Was a repair necessary? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  18. Connect a test light from battery voltage to the purge valve control circuit by backprobing at the PCM. Command the EVAP canister purge valve ON and adjust the duty cycle to 100 percent with the scan tool. Does the test light flash and then illuminate steadily at the 100 percent duty cycle? If yes, go to step  23. If no, go to step  20.
  19. Connect a test light from battery voltage to the vent valve control circuit by backprobing at the PCM. Command the EVAP canister vent valve ON using the scan tool. Does the test light illuminate only when the valve is commanded ON? If yes, go to step  21. If no, go to next step.
  20. Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the PCM. Repair as necessary. Was a repair necessary? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to step  24.
  21. Replace EVAP canister vent valve. After repairs, go to step  25.
  22. Replace FTP control valve. After repairs, go to step  25.
  23. Replace EVAP canister purge valve. After repairs, go to step  25.
  24. Replace PCM. Perform PCM relearn procedure. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE  under PROGRAMMING. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
  25. Turn ignition off. Remove DOME fuse (located in passenger compartment fuse block). Reinstall DOME fuse. Reset radio clock time. Start engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC or until the DTC P0455 diagnostic test has run. Does the DTC run and pass? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  2.
  26. With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
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