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Purge Flow Monitor

NOTE: Perform this monitor confirmation after the Key-Off Monitor Confirmation shows Complete.
  1. Preconditions: The monitor will not run unless:
    • The vehicle has been driven for 10 minutes or more (in a city area or on a freeway).
    • The engine coolant temperature is between 4.4 and 35°C (40 and 95°F).
    • The intake air temperature is between 4.4 and 35°C (40 and 95°F).
  2. Monitor Conditions
    1. Release the pressure from the fuel tank by removing and reinstalling the fuel cap.
    2. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode).
    3. Warm the engine up until the engine coolant temperature reaches more than 75°C (167°F).
    4. Increase the engine speed to 3000 rpm once.
    5. Allow the engine to idle and turn the A/C switch on for 1 minute.
  3. Monitor Status
    1. Turn the power switch off (if on (IG) or if the engine is running).
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor / Current Monitor / Evaporative System.
    6. Check the Monitor Status displayed on the Techstream.
NOTE: If Incomplete is displayed, the monitor did not complete. Make sure that the preconditions have been met, and perform the Monitor Conditions again.
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