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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Inspection/Maintenance Evaporative Emission System Set

Description

The purpose of this test is to satisfy the enable criteria necessary to execute I/M readiness diagnostics for the evaporative emission (EVAP) system. The test may be used to set the I/M System Status indicators to YES. Service Bay Tests are included on the scan tool for some systems depending upon vehicle make and model. The test is designed to allow the EVAP Diagnostic Tests to run in service bay conditions. The I/M System Status Display on the scan tool provides an indication of when the control module has completed the required tests. The I/M System Status does not indicate that the tests have passed or failed. When all of the diagnostics for a specific system have run and passed the I/M Systme Status will update to YES. If a test for a specific system has failed, the I/M System Status will update to YES, indicating a determination was made, even if all of the other tests for that system have not run. Performing a visual inspection prior to running the EVAP test may prevent having to repeat the test. A failed or aborted test will require the vehicle to cool down in order to meet the enable criteria to run another test.

Conditions for Running

DTCs P0440, P0442, P0446, P0455, and P0496 are not set.

    • The start up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.
    • The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is 0 km/h (0 mph).

Non Scan Tool Service Bay Test

    • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-55°C (39-131°F).
    • The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-65°C (39-149°F).
    • The fuel level is between 10-90 percent.
    • The battery voltage is more than 10 volts.
    • The engine is in Closed Loop fuel control.
    • The vehicle has been driven for 17 minutes.

Scan Tool Service Bay Test

    • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-55°C (39-131°F).
    • The fuel level is between 10-90 percent.
    • The battery voltage is more than 10 volts.

Diagnostic Aids

Extreme high or low ambient temperatures may prevent the EVAP system tests from initiating. Performing a visual inspection prior to running the EVAP Service Bay Test may prevent having to repeat the test. A loose fuel cap may cause a Service Bay Test to abort or fail and prevent the I/M System Status from updating. A failed or aborted test will require the vehicle to cool down in order to meet the enable criteria to run another test.

If there is an impending failure, the system may require more time to run the diagnostic than was allotted in the set procedure. If the test does not run after numerous attempts and no DTC is set, review the appropriate scan tool data list and the service information for an indication of why the test does not complete. Some tests may abort due to changes in the conditions while the test is running. For example, changes in engine load, such as a cooling fan or an A/C compressor clutch turning ON, may cause the test to abort.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check

2
  1. Select Special Functions using a scan tool.
  2. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with a Service Bay Test for the EVAP System.

Is the vehicle equipped with EVAP Service Bay Test?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

  1. Ensure the vehicle is within the Conditions for Running specified in the supporting text.
  2. Turn OFF all of the accessories, e.g., A/C, blower fan, etc.
  3. Following the directions on the scan tool, perform the EVAP Service Bay Test.

Did the EVAP System pass the Service Bay Test?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Observe the scan tool Service Bay Test for an indication of why the test did not pass, e.g., failed DTC, test aborted, etc.
  2. Refer to the appropriate service information for diagnosis and repair of the condition as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Complete System Set Procedure

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5

  1. Ensure the vehicle is within the Conditions for Running specified in the supporting text.
  2. Turn OFF all of the accessories, e.g., A/C, blower fan, etc.

    3. Important: Once the engine is started, DO NOT turn the engine OFF for the remainder of the procedure until the test is complete.

  3. Start and idle the engine for 2 minutes.

    4. Caution: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage.

    Important: In order for this test to run, the vehicle must operate in the following conditions:

       • Acceleration at part throttle to 72 km/h (45 mph)
       • This speed maintained until the engine reaches operating temperature--This may take up to 16 minutes depending on the start up coolant temperature.

  4. Continue the operating conditions for an additional 3 minutes after the engine reaches operating temperature.
  5. Deceleration to 0 km/h (0 mph)
  6. Engine idling for 2 minutes or until the I/M System Status indicator updates to YES.

Did the EVAP System Status update to YES?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Observe the DTC Information, with a scan tool,

Does the scan tool indicate any failed DTCs?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Refer to the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System DTC Table to determine which DTCs are required to run in order to complete this test.
  2. Observe the Not Ran Since Code Cleared display, with a scan tool.
  3. Determine which of the DTCs required for a YES status has not run.
  4. Enter the DTC number in the Specific DTC menu of the scan tool.
  5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC, located in the supporting text for the diagnostic table of the DTC.
  6. Repeat the procedure until the scan tool indicates the diagnostic test has run.
  7. Repeat steps 4-6 for any additional required DTCs that have not run.
  8. With a scan tool, observe the I/M System Status display.

Did the EVAP System Status update to YES?

Go to Step 8

Go to Diagnostic Aids

8

Observe the Emission Related DTC portion of the I/M System Status display, with a scan tool.

Does the scan tool indicate any Emission Related DTCs set?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK