Continental, Escort, Escort ZX2, Focus, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car
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- Testing Evaporative Emission Running Loss System Monitor - Perform DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURE under DIAGNOSTIC MONITORS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. If PCM DTC P0442, P0455, P1443 or P1450 is retrieved, see EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article for appropriate test procedure. If any other PCM DTC(s) are retrieved, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article for appropriate test procedure. If no PCM DTC(s) are retrieved, go to next step.
- Testing Evaporative Emissions Test Port Through Canister Vent Solenoid
Connect Evaporative Emissions System Leak Tester (134-00056) to test port. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2 O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, go to next step. If pressure does not drop immediately, go to HISSING SOUND WHEN REMOVING FUEL CAP . - Testing EVAP System Between Fuel Filler Pipe & Canister Vent Solenoid
Move EVAP tester to fuel filler pipe. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2 O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURE under DIAGNOSTIC MONITORS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. On Escort, Escort ZX2 and Focus, if pressure does not drop immediately, go to HISSING SOUND WHEN REMOVING FUEL CAP . On all other models, if pressure does not drop immediately, replace fuel vapor valve tube assembly. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURE under DIAGNOSTIC MONITORS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed.