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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK RUBBER TUBE 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect rubber tube connected to EVAP canister vent control valve.
    3. Check the rubber tube for clogging.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister & Components
      G00778818Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: Clean rubber tube using an air blower.
  2. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE-I 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP canister vent control valve.
  3. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER SATURATED WITH WATER 
    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve attached.
    2. Check if water will drain from the EVAP canister.
    3. Fig 2: Checking EVAP Canister For Water Saturation
      G00778819Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: GO TO 4.
    2. No: GO TO  6.
  4. CHECK EVAP CANISTER 

    Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve attached.

    The weight should be less than 1.9 kg (4.2 lb). 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO  6.
    2. NG: GO TO 5.
  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • EVAP canister for damage
    • EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection
      1. Repair hose or replace EVAP canister.
  6. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
    2. Fig 3: Disconnecting EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor Harness Connector
      G00778820Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Check connectors for water.

      Water should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 7.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.
  7. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 8.
    2. NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.
  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    1. INSPECTION END