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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP DESIGN 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check for genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap design.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 2.
    • NG: Replace with genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap.
    Fig 1: Identifying Nissan Fuel Filler Cap
    G02525982Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP INSTALLATION 

    Check that the cap is tightened properly by rotating the cap clockwise.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: 1. Open fuel filler cap, then clean cap and fuel filler neck threads using air blower.

      2. Retighten until ratcheting sound is heard.

  3. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP FUNCTION 

    Check for air releasing sound while opening the fuel filler cap.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO  5.
    • NG: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE 

    Refer to "FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE (BUILT INTO FUEL FULLER CAP) ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Replace fuel filler cap with a genuine one.
  5. CHECK EVAP PURGE LINE 

    Check EVAP purge line (pipe, rubber tube, fuel tank and EVAP canister) for cracks, improper connection or disconnection.

    Refer to "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (SE-R MODELS) " or "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (EXCEPT SE-R MODELS) ".

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 6.
    • NG: Repair or reconnect the hose.
  6. CLEAN EVAP PURGE LINE 

    Clean EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube) using air blower.

    : GO TO 7.

  7. CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE 

    Check the following.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 8.
    • NG: Repair or replace EVAP canister vent control valve and O-ring.
  8. INSTALL THE PRESSURE PUMP 

    To locate the EVAP leak, install EVAP service port adapter and pressure pump to EVAP service port securely.

    Refer to "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (SE-R MODELS) " or "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (EXCEPT SE-R MODELS) ".

    NOTE: Improper installation of the EVAP service port adapter to the EVAP service port may cause leaking.
    Fig 2: Locating EVAP Service Port
    G02525983Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Installing Pressure Pump
    G02525984Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • With CONSULT-II: GO TO 9.
    • Without CONSULT-II: GO TO  5.
  9. CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK 

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE" of "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
    3. Touch "START" and apply pressure into the EVAP line until the pressure indicator reaches the middle of the bar graph.
      NOTE:
      • Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
      • Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm2 , 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
      Fig 4: Identifying Consult-II EVAP System Close
      G02525985Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details.

      Refer to "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (SE-R MODELS) " or "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (EXCEPT SE-R MODELS) ".

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO  6.
      • NG: Repair or replace.
      Fig 5: Identifying Leak Detector
      G02525986Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK 

      Without CONSULT-II 

      1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
      2. Apply 12 volts DC to EVAP canister vent control valve. The valve will close. (Continue to apply 12 volts until the end of test.)
        Fig 6: Locating EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve
        G02525987Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      3. Pressurize the EVAP line using pressure pump with 1.3 to 2.7 kPa (10 to 20 mmHg, 0.39 to 0.79 inHg), then remove pump and EVAP service port adapter.
        NOTE:
        • Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
        • Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm2, 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
      4. Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details. Refer to "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (SE-R MODELS) " or "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING (EXCEPT SE-R MODELS) ".

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO  7.
      • NG: Repair or replace.
      Fig 7: Identifying Leak Detector
      G02525988Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION 

      With CONSULT-II 

      1. Disconnect vacuum hose to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.
      2. Start engine.
      3. Perform "PURG VOL CONT/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode.
      4. Touch "Qu" on CONSULT-II screen to increase "PURG VOL CONT/V" opening to 100%.
      5. Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM.

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO  9.
      • NG: GO TO  8.
      Fig 8: Identifying Consult-II Active Test
      G02525989Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    7. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION 

      Without CONSULT-II 

      1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
      2. Stop engine.
      3. Disconnect vacuum hose to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.
      4. Start engine and let it idle for at least 80 seconds.
      5. Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM.

        Vacuum should exist. 

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO  10.
      • NG: GO TO 13.
    8. CHECK VACUUM HOSE 

      Check vacuum hoses for clogging or disconnection. Refer to "VACUUM HOSE DRAWING ".

      OK or NG

      • OK (With CONSULT-II): GO TO 14.
      • OK (Without CONSULT-II): GO TO  10
      • NG: Repair or reconnect the hose.
    9. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

      With CONSULT-II 

      1. Start engine.
      2. Perform "PURG VOL CONT/V" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II. Check that engine speed varies according to the valve opening.

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO  11.
      • NG: GO TO 15.
      Fig 9: Identifying Consult-II Active Test
      G02525990Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    10. CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

      Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO 16.
      • NG: Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
    11. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

      Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO 17.
      • NG: Replace fuel level sensor unit.
    12. CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR 

      Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO 18.
      • NG: Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.
    13. CHECK EVAP/ORVR LINE 

      Check EVAP/ORVR line between EVAP canister and fuel tank for clogging, kink, looseness and improper connection. For location, refer to "ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) ".

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO 19.
      • NG: Repair or replace hoses and tubes.
    14. CHECK RECIRCULATION LINE 

      Check recirculation line between filler neck tube and fuel tank for clogging, kink, cracks, looseness and improper connection.

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO 20.
      • NG: Repair or replace hose, tube or filler neck tube.
    15. CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE 

      Refer to "REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE ".

      OK or NG

      • OK: GO TO 21.
      • NG: Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank.
    16. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

      Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

      • : INSPECTION END 
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