Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Systems
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Systems
All applications required to meet on board diagnostics (OBD) regulations use the enhanced EVAP system.
Some applications also incorporate an on-board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system. Refer to the
Workshop Manual Section 303-13, Evaporative Emissions for vehicle specific information.
1. The enhanced EVAP system uses inputs from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor or
cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor, the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, the mass air flow
(MAF) sensor, the vehicle speed and the FTP sensor to provide information about engine operating
conditions to the PCM. The fuel level input (FLI) and FTP sensor signals to the PCM are used by the
PCM to determine activation of the EVAP leak check monitor based on the presence of vapor
generation or fuel sloshing.
2. The PCM determines the desired amount of purge vapor flow to the intake manifold for a given
engine condition. The PCM can then output the required signal to the EVAP canister purge valve or
VMV. The PCM uses the enhanced EVAP system inputs to evacuate the system using the EVAP
canister purge valve or VMV, seals the enhanced EVAP system from the atmosphere using the CV
solenoid, and uses the FTP sensor to observe total vacuum lost for a period of time.
3. The CV solenoid seals the enhanced EVAP system to atmosphere during the EVAP leak check
monitor.
4. The PCM outputs a variable current (between 0 mA and 1,000 mA) to the solenoid on the EVAP
canister purge valve or VMV.
5. The FTP sensor monitors the fuel tank pressure during engine operation and continuously transmits
an input signal to the PCM. During the EVAP monitor testing, the FTP sensor monitors the fuel tank
pressure or vacuum bleed-up.
6. The fuel tank mounted fuel vapor vent valve assembly and the fuel tank mounted fuel vapor control
valve (or remote fuel vapor control valve) are used in the enhanced EVAP system to control the flow
of fuel vapor entering the engine. All of these valves also prevent fuel tank overfilling during refueling
operation and prevent liquid fuel from entering the EVAP canister and the EVAP canister purge valve
or VMV under any vehicle altitude, handling, or rollover condition.
7. The enhanced EVAP system, including all the fuel vapor hoses, can be checked when a leak is
detected by the PCM. Refer to the Workshop Manual Section 303-13, Evaporative Emissions for
information on leak detection tools and procedures.