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Pinpoint Test

  1. CARRY OUT INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
    1. Carry out inspection and verification.

      Was the cause of the concern found? 

      • Yes:  REPAIR or INSTALL new components to correct the concern.
      • No  : GO to .
  2. CHECK THE SYSTEM FOR ANY EVAP DTCs 
    1. Connect the scan tool.
    2. Check the system for any of the following EVAP DTCs  : P0446, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P1450, P1451 and P260F.

      Are any of these DTCs  present?

  3. MONITOR THE FTP WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK
    1. Monitor the FTP reference value while filling the fuel tank. Refer to the appropriate vehicle/engine table, refer to SECTION 6: REFERENCE VALUES .

      Is FTP within specification? 

      • Yes:  GO to  5.
      • No:  GO to .
  4. MONITOR THE FTP WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK WITH THE EVAP SYSTEM DISCONNECTED
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling at the EVAP canister.
    2. Monitor the FTP reference value while filling the fuel tank. Refer to the appropriate vehicle/engine table.

      Is FTP within specification? 

      • Yes:  INSPECT the EVAP system for blockage or restrictions. REPAIR the blockage or restriction. If the blockage or restriction cannot be repaired, INSTALL new EVAP system components.
      • No  : GO to .
  5. CHECK THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR BLOCKAGE OR RESTRICTION
    1. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly. REFER to FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE .
    2. Inspect the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler pipe vent tube (if equipped) for a blockage or restriction.

      Is the fuel tank filler pipe or fuel tank filler pipe vent tube (if equipped) blocked or restricted? 

      • Yes:  If possible, REPAIR the blockage or restriction. If the blockage or restriction cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new fuel tank filler pipe or fuel tank filler pipe vent tube.
      • No  : GO to .
  6. CHECK THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE
    1. Inspect the fuel tank inlet check valve for restriction or sticking.

    Is the fuel tank inlet check valve restricted or sticking? 

    • Yes:  If possible, REPAIR the restrictions. If the restriction cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new fuel tank. REFER to FUEL TANK .
    • No  : INSTALL a new fuel tank. REFER to FUEL TANK .