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Evaporative Emissions System: Testing and Inspection

RESULTS OF INCORRECT OPERATION
Poor idle, stalling and poor driveability can be caused by:
- Damaged Evaporative Emissions System (EVAP) canister.
- Hoses split, cracked and or, not connected to the proper tubes.

Evidence of fuel loss or fuel vapor odor can be caused by:
- Liquid fuel leaking from fuel lines.
- Cracked or damaged vapor canister.
- Disconnected, misrouted, kinked, deteriorated or damaged EVAP pipe, or EVAP canister hoses.
- Air cleaner or air cleaner gasket improperly seated.