P0496

DTC P0496: EVAP Control System Flow During Non-purge

System Diagram:

System Diagram

Wiring Diagram:

Wiring Diagram

DTC Detecting Condition / Trouble Area:

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area

DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING:
- When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident and be very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
- Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester, on a level road.

NOTE: Check to make sure that the following conditions are satisfied when using this "DTC Confirmation Procedure".
- Intake air temp.: -8 °C (18 °F) or higher
- Engine coolant temp.: -8 - 110 °C (18 - 230 °F)
- Altitude (barometric pressure): 2400 m, 8000 ft or less (560 mmHg (75 kpa) or more)
- Indication of fuel level meter in combination meter: Lower than 3/4

1. Connect scan tool with ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC, pending DTC and freeze frame data by using scan tool and start engine.
3. Increase vehicle speed to 55 km/h (35 mph) or more.
4. Keep driving above vehicle speed for about 20 min. (Change of vehicle speed is permitted in this step).
5. Keep driving 50 - 60 km/h (30 - 40 mph) for about 3 min. (Throttle valve opening is kept constant in this step).
6. Stop vehicle and check if DTC and pending DTC exists by using scan tool. If not, check if evaporative system monitoring test has completed by using scan tool. If not in both of above checks (i.e., no pending DTC and evaporative system monitoring test not completed), check vehicle conditions (environmental) and repeat Steps 3) through 6).

Step 1 - 4:

DTC Troubleshooting

WARNING: This work must be performed in a well ventilated area and away from any open flames such as gas hot water.