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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Control System Diagnosis

Refer to Engine Controls Schematic

EVAP Control System Overview


Object Number: 200517 Size: LF
(1)EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid
(2)EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid Ignition Feed Circuit Terminal
(3)EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid Control Circuit Terminal
(4)EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid Filter
(5)EVAP Vapor Lines
(6)Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
(7)Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Ground Circuit Terminal
(8)Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit Terminal
(9)Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit 5 Volt Reference Circuit Terminal
(10)Fuel Filler Pipe
(11)Check Valve (Spitback)
(12)Modular Fuel Sender Assembly
(13)Fuel Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV)
(14)Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve (Optional)
(15)EVAP Canister
(16)EVAP Canister Purge Valve/Solenoid Ignition Feed Circuit Terminal
(17)EVAP Canister Purge Valve/Solenoid Control Circuit Terminal
(18)Intake Manifold Vacuum Source
(19)EVAP Canister Purge Valve/Solenoid
(20)EVAP Service Port
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System Description

The EVAP canister purge valve allows manifold vacuum to purge the canister. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies a Ground to energize the purge valve (purge ON). The EVAP purge valve control is pulse width modulated (PWM) or Turned ON and OFF several times a second. The duty cycle (pulse width) is determined by engine operating conditions including load, throttle position, coolant temperature and ambient temperature. The duty cycle is calculated by the PCM and the output is commanded when the appropriate conditions have been met.

The EVAP Vent valve is used to seal the EVAP system during diagnostic tests. The fuel tank pressure sensor is used to monitor vacuum in the system during the diagnostic tests.

A stuck closed EVAP canister purge valve, stuck open EVAP vent valve, disconnected or damaged EVAP Purge line or vent hose, leaking fuel cap, or fill neck should set a DTC P0440. A small leak in the EVAP system should set a DTC P0442. An EVAP vent valve stuck closed, a restricted vent hose, or a blocked EVAP canister should set a DTC P0446. A continuous purge condition with no purge commanded by the PCM (EVAP purge valve stuck open or leaking) should set a DTC P1441. Refer to the DTC tables for further diagnostic procedures regarding the EVAP system.

The EVAP system includes the following components:

    • The EVAP canister
    • The EVAP canister purge valve
    • The EVAP vent valve
    • The EVAP vapor pipes
    • The EVAP purge pipes
    • The EVAP fresh air vent hose
    • The fuel tank
    • The fuel pipes and hoses
    • The fuel fill cap
    • The fuel fill pipe

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

    •  Cracked or punctured EVAP canister
    •  Damaged or disconnected source vacuum line, EVAP purge line, vent hose or fuel tank vapor line
    •  Poor connection at the PCM
    •  Inspect harness connectors for the following conditions:
       - Backed out terminals
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed or damaged terminals
       - Poor terminal to wire connection
    •  Damaged harness -- Inspect the wiring harness to the EVAP vent valve, the EVAP purge valve, and the fuel tank pressure sensor for an intermittent open or short circuit.
    •  Kinked, pinched or plugged vacuum source, EVAP purge, or fuel tank vapor line. Verify that the lines are not restricted.
    • Carbon being released into the system.

EVAP Control System Diagnosis

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Did any other DTC set?

--

Go to applicable DTC

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:

    • A loose,incorrect, defective or missing fuel fill cap
    • Improperly routed, kinked or damaged EVAP system purge or vapor pipes
    • Pinched off or damaged fresh air vent hose
    • Damaged EVAP system components
    • A loose, missing or damaged service port dust cap and/or schrader valve

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Disconnect the EVAP vapor pipe from the fuel tank or the EVAP canister.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the fuel tank pressure parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate fuel tank pressure near the specified value?

0 in H2O

Go to Step  5

Go to DTC P0453 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

5
  1. Reconnect all EVAP hardware that was previously disconnected.
  2. Install theJ 41415-40 fuel tank cap adapter to the fuel fill neck and fuel fill cap.
  3. Connect the J 41413 EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station to the fuel tank cap adaptor.
  4. Use a scan tool to seal the EVAP system.

    5. Important: DO NOT exceed the pressure in the specified value.

  5. Use the EVAP station to pressurize the system to the specified value by slowly turning the rotary switch to the Pressure position.

Did you achieve the specified value?

1.25 kPa (5 in H2O)

Go to Step  6

Go to DTC P0440 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System

6

Use the EVAP service station to maintain fuel tank pressure at the specified value.

Does the scan tool indicate fuel tank pressure at the specified value?

1.25 kPa (5 in H2O)

Go to Step 7

Go to DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

7

With a scan tool, command the vent valve OFF.

Does the pressure decrease to near the specified value within 2 minutes with the rotary switch in the Off/Hold position?

0 kPa (0 in H2O)

Go to Step 8

Go to DTC P0446 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent System Performance

8
  1. With the EVAP station, increase the fuel tank pressure at the specified value.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the fuel tank pressure parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate a fuel tank pressure decrease to the specified lower value within 15 Seconds?

1.25 kPa (5 in H2O)

0 kPa (0 in H2O)

Go to DTC P1441 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge

Go to Step  9

9
  1. Reconnect all EVAP hardware that was previously disconnected.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With scan tool, select the Seal option in order to seal the EVAP system.

    4. Important:: Do not exceed the pressure in the specified value.

  4. With the EVAP station, pressurize the system to the first specified (higher) value by slowly turning the rotary switch to the Pressure position.
  5. Monitor the pressure with the gauge on the cart with the rotary switch in the Off/Hold position.

Does the EVAP pressure decrease to less than the second specified value within 2 minutes?

15 in H2O

10 in H2O

Go to DTC P0442 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected

System OK