Inspection Procedure
NOTE:
Proceed with the following procedure ONLY if referenced by an EVAP diagnostic or repair procedure.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Replacement.
- Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a hard surface.
- Check for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
- If no carbon particles were detected, but a blockage was detected during a diagnostic procedure, install the original EVAP canister purge valve. Continue with the cleaning procedure.
- If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure, continue with the cleaning procedure.
- If a diagnostic procedure directed you to replace the EVAP canister purge valve and no carbon particles were detected, replace the EVAP canister purge valve. Return to the published service procedure.