Diagnostic Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Remote Control Unit And Steering Member

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OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
   Fig 2: Identifying Water Separator, EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve And EVAP Canister

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2. Check sensor harness connector for water.

   Water should not exist. 

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair or replace harness connector.

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

   Voltage: Approximately 5V 

Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor Terminal 3 And Ground

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OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  5.

NG: GO TO 4.

Check the following.

• Harness connectors F41, M61
• Harness connectors B2, M18
• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

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

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 1 and ECM terminal 67.

   Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

   Continuity should exist. 

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  7.

NG: GO TO 6.

Check the following.

• Harness connectors F41, M61
• Harness connectors B2, M18
• Harness for open or short between EVAP control system pressure sensor and ECM

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

1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 32 and EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 2.

   Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

   Continuity should exist. 

2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  9.

NG: GO TO 8.

Check the following.

• Harness connectors F41, M61
• Harness connectors B2, M18
• Harness for open or short between ECM and EVAP control system pressure sensor

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

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

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 10.

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

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 11.

NG: Replace EVAP canister vent control valve.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 12.

NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 13.

NG: Clean or replace water separator.

1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
2. Check if water will drain from the EVAP canister.

Fig 4: Identifying EVAP Canister And EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve

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Yes or No 

Yes: GO TO 14.

No: GO TO  16.

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

The weight should be less than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb). 

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  16.

NG: GO TO 15.

Check the following.

• EVAP canister for damage
• EVAP hose between to EVAP canister and water separator for clogging or poor connection

  Repair hose or replace EVAP canister.

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

INSPECTION END