Circuit/System Testing

Leak Testing

IMPORTANT:
• You must start with the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.
• Ensure that the vehicle underbody temperature is similar to the ambient temperature and allow the surrounding air to stabilize before starting the diagnostic procedure. The system flow will be less with higher temperatures.
1. Connect the GE-41415-50  to the fuel tank filler neck. Connect the J 41413-200  to the GE-41415-50  .
2. Turn the nitrogen/smoke valve on the control panel to SMOKE.
IMPORTANT: Larger volume fuel tanks and/or those with lower fuel levels may require several minutes for the floating indicator to stabilize.
3. Disconnect the EVAP vent line from the vent solenoid. Seal the EVAP vent line using the correct plug from the J 41413-300  .
4. Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system.
5. Use the J 41413-VLV  to open the EVAP service port. Once smoke is observed remove the tool.
IMPORTANT: Introduce smoke at 15 second intervals while testing the system.
6. Verify that smoke is not exiting the entire EVAP system with the J 41413-SPT  .
   IMPORTANT: The fuel tank may need to be lowered to improve visibility of some of the EVAP system components.
   • If smoke is observed, repair the condition as necessary.
7. Verify the EVAP system using the EVAP service port. Connect the J 41413-200  nitrogen/smoke supply hose to the EVAP service port.
IMPORTANT: The EVAP vent solenoid valve will not remain closed when commanded ON with positive pressure applied to the EVAP system.
8. Disconnect the EVAP vent line from the vent solenoid. Seal the EVAP vent line using the correct plug from the J 41413-300  .
9. Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system.
IMPORTANT: The fuel tank may need to be lowered to improve visibility of some of the EVAP system components.
10. Verify that smoke is not exiting the entire EVAP system with the J 41413-SPT  .
    • If smoke is observed, repair the condition as necessary.
11. Verify the individual EVAP system components for a leak using the J 41413-300  .
    • If a condition is found replace the affected component.

Blockage/Restriction Testing

1. Connect the GE-41415-50  to the fuel tank filler neck. Connect the J 41413-200  to the GE-41415-50  .
IMPORTANT: The EVAP vent solenoid valve will not remain closed when commanded ON with positive pressure applied to the EVAP system.
2. Disconnect the EVAP vent line from the vent solenoid. Seal the EVAP vent line using the correct plug from the J 41413-300  .
3. Pressurize the EVAP system with nitrogen to 5 inches H2O. Compare the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter with a scan tool to the J 41413-200  pressure/vacuum gage. The scan tool FTP sensor parameter should be within 1 inch H2O of the pressure/vacuum gage.
   • If the FTP sensor parameter is not within 1 inch H2O of the pressure/vacuum gage, replace the FTP sensor.
4. Increase the EVAP purge solenoid to 100 percent. The FTP sensor pressure should drop to less than 1 inch H2O.
   • If the FTP sensor parameter is greater than 1 in H2O, disconnect the EVAP pipes listed below one at a time while observing the FTP sensor parameter with a scan tool. If the FTP sensor parameter drops to less than 1 in H2O when a pipe is disconnected, repair the blockage or restriction in the one of the following EVAP pipe/hoses:
     1. EVAP purge vacuum source from the EVAP purge solenoid
     2. EVAP purge pipe from the EVAP purge solenoid
     3. EVAP purge pipe at the EVAP canister
     4. EVAP vapor pipe at the EVAP canister
5. If you cannot locate a condition with the EVAP system, refer to Diagnostic Aids for additional information.