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EVAP Canister Purge System Inspection

  1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. Hoist vehicle so that all wheels rotate freely.
    Fig 1: Identifying Freely Rotating Wheel
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  3. Set M/T in "Neutral" or CVT in "P" position and parking brake.
  4. Remove engine cover. See AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Disconnect purge hose No. 1 (1) from purge pipe No. 1.
  6. Place finger against the end of disconnected purge hose No. 1 (1) and check that vacuum is not felt there when engine is running at idle speed.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Purge Hose No. 1 From Purge Pipe No. 1
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  7. If vehicle equipped with ESP® system, deactivate ESP® system by using SUZUKI scan tool. For details, refer to PRECAUTIONS IN SPEEDOMETER TEST OR OTHER TESTS .
    WARNING: The front wheels rotate during the following steps and can cause injury. Keep away from the front wheels when performing the following steps.
  8. Release parking brake lever, set M/T in "1st" or CVT in "D".
  9. Also check that vacuum is felt when engine speed is increased to higher than about 1, 500 RPM. and keep it for 3 min. or more. If check result is not described in Steps  6) and  8), check EVAP canister purge valve, wire harness and vacuum passage.