Inspection Procedure 24

Purge Flow Test of the Evaporative Emission Canister Failure.

COMMENT
- The test fails when the purge line or purge port is clogged or if the evaporative emission purge solenoid fails.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this case:)
- Purge line or purge port is clogged.
- Malfunction of the evaporative emission purge solenoid.
- Evaporative emission canister is clogged.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:
MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)




STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991502, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.

1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Read the DTC.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the DTC is output?

YES: Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

NO: Refer to Emission Control System-Purge Control System Check (Purge Flow Check).