Evaporative Emissions System: Description and Operation

Evaporative Emission Control System Schematic:

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Evaporative Emission Control System (EECS) used on this vehicle is the charcoal canister storage method. This method transfers fuel vapor from the fuel tank to an activated carbon storage canister. This retains the fuel vapors when the vehicle is not operating. When the engine is running, the fuel vapor is purged from the carbon element by intake air flow and consumed in the normal combustion process.

Vapor Canister:

VAPOR CANISTER

Gasoline vapors from the fuel tank flow into the tube labled "TANK". These vapors are absorbed into the carbon. The canister is purged when the engine is warm and running above idle speed. Ambient air is allowed into the canister through the filter at the bottom. The air mixes with the vapor and is drawn into the intake manifold to be burned.




EVAPORATIVE CONTROL

The ECM operates a solenoid valve, which controls vacuum to the purge passage in the charcoal canister. Normally the solenoid is turned "OFF" by the ECM, which blocks vacuum to the canister purge passage.
The ECM turns "ON" the solenoid valve and allows purging when all of the following have been established:

1. Engine is warm.
2. After the engine has been running a specified time.