Tools Required

J 41413 EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station

Whenever the DTC diagnostics lead to a no trouble found or a purge solenoid valve replacement, proceed with the following charcoal canister diagnostics.

Notice: Use the EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station J 41413 in order to provide a clean, dry, low pressure gas source. Do not substitute any other pressurized gas source. Damage may result to the EVAP system.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve from the vehicle. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
3. Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve on a clean work area.
4. Look for carbon particles exiting from either of the vacuum ports.
5. If no carbon release is evident, reinstall the components. Continue with the published service manual DTC procedures.
6. If carbon is being released from either component, continue with this service procedure.
7. Remove the charcoal canister from the vehicle. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement .
8. Turn OFF the main cylinder valve (1) on the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station.
9. Disconnect the black hose (4) that connects the nitrogen cylinder to the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station at the pressure regulator (5).
10. Using a section of the vacuum hose, connect one end onto the open fitting of the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station pressure regulator (5).
11. Connect the other end of the vacuum line side of the EVAP purge solenoid valve line at the vehicle.
12. Turn ON the main nitrogen cylinder valve (1).
13. Continue to blow any debris from the purge line for 15 seconds.
14. Return the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station to its original condition by re-installing the black hose (4) that was disconnected in step 9.
15. Replace the EVAP purge solenoid valve and the charcoal canister with the new components.
16. Connect the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station to the vehicle EVAP service port. Turn the four-position switch to purge.
17. Start the engine. Allow the engine to reach the operating temperature.
18. Open the throttle until the engine speed reaches 2,000 RPM.
19. Note the H2O vacuum gauge on the EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station. The vacuum should read greater than 15 in H2O.
20. If the vacuum is less than 15 in H2O, perform a complete throttle body service including a cleaning of the purge ports as outlined in the service manual. Go to step 1.
21. If the vacuum is greater than 15 in H2O, continue with the published service manual diagnostics.