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EVAP Canister Purge Inspection

EVAP Canister Purge Inspection

NOTE: Before inspection, check to make sure that gear shift lever is in neutral position (with A/T model, selector lever in P range) and that parking brake lever is pulled all the way up.




1. Disconnect purge hose (1) from purge valve chamber.
2. Place finger against the end of disconnected hose and check that vacuum is not felt there when engine is cool and running at idle speed. If check result is not satisfactory, check EVAP canister purge valve, wire harness and ECM.