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Monitor Description

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5 hours* after the ignition switch is turned OFF, the electric vacuum pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) in the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system. The ECM monitors for leaks and actuator malfunctions based on the EVAP pressure.

HINT:

*: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35°C (95°F) 5 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35°C (95°F) 7 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.

OPERATIONS DESCRIPTIONS

Sequence Operations Descriptions Duration
- ECM activation Activated by soak timer, 5 hours (7 or 9.5 hours) after ignition switch is turned OFF. -
A Atmospheric pressure measurement Vent valve is turned OFF (vent) and EVAP system pressure is measured by ECM in order to register atmospheric pressure.
If EVAP pressure is not between 70 kPa and 110 kPa (525 mmHg and 825 mmHg), ECM cancels EVAP system monitor.
10 seconds
B First 0.02 inch leak pressure measurement In order to determine 0.02 inch leak pressure standard, vacuum pump creates negative pressure (vacuum) through 0.02 inch orifice and then ECM checks if vacuum pump and vent valve operate normally. 60 seconds
C EVAP system pressure measurement Vent valve is turned ON (closed) to shut EVAP system.
Negative pressure (vacuum) is created in EVAP system, and EVAP system pressure is then measured.
Write down the measured value as it will be used in the leak check.
If EVAP pressure does not stabilize within 15 minutes, ECM cancels EVAP system monitor.
15 minutes(1)
D Purge VSV monitor Purge VSV is opened and then EVAP system pressure is measured by ECM. Large increase indicates normal. 10 seconds
E Second 0.02 inch leak pressure measurement Leak check is performed after second 0.02 inch leak pressure standard is measured.
If stabilized system pressure is higher than second 0.02 inch leak pressure standard, ECM determines that EVAP system is leaking.
60 seconds
F Final check Atmospheric pressure is measured and then monitoring result is recorded by ECM. -
(1) If only a small amount of fuel is in the fuel tank, it takes longer for the EVAP pressure to stabilize.
Fig 1: EVAP System Operation Diagram
G04460785Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  1. P2401: Vacuum pump stuck OFF

    In operation B, the vacuum pump creates negative pressure (a vacuum) through the 0.02 inch orifice. The EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system pressure is then measured by the ECM, using the pressure sensor, to determine the 0.02 inch leak pressure standard. If the pressure is higher than -1.06 kPa (- 7.95 mmHg)*, or lower than -4.85 kPa (-36.38 mmHg)*, the ECM interprets this as the vacuum pump being stuck OFF (not operating). The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC (2 trip detection logic).

    *: The thresholds vary according to the atmospheric pressure measured in operation A. The values described above are based on an atmospheric pressure of 100 kPa (750.1 mmHg): absolute pressure.

    Fig 2: EVAP Pressure When Vacuum Pump Stuck OFF
    G04460786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. P2402: Vacuum pump stuck ON

    In operation B, the vacuum pump creates negative pressure (a vacuum) through the 0.02 inch orifice. The EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system pressure is then measured by the ECM, using the pressure sensor, to determine the 0.02 inch leak pressure standard. If the pressure is higher than -1.06 kPa (- 7.95 mmHg)*, or lower than -4.85 kPa (-36.38 mmHg)*, the ECM interprets this as the vacuum pump being stuck ON (remaining ON all the time). The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC (2 trip detection logic).

    *: The thresholds vary according to the atmospheric pressure measured in operation A. The values described above are based on an atmospheric pressure of 100 kPa (750.1 mmHg): absolute pressure.

    Fig 3: EVAP Pressure When Vacuum Pump Stuck ON
    G04460787Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    The detection logic of DTCs P2401 and P2402 is the same because in both cases the 0.02 inch leak pressure standard measured in operation B is compared to the atmospheric pressure registered in operation A. The ECM calculates the difference between these pressures by deducting [the 0.02 inch leak pressure standard] from [the stored atmospheric pressure], and uses this to monitor the EVAP system pressure change.