What is EVAP system monitor?

What is EVAP system monitor?

The EVAP system monitor allows the PCM to test the integrity of the fuel system and its ability to draw fuel vapor into the engine for combustion. The EVAP system monitor checks for fuel vapor leaks by performing either a pressure or vacuum test on the fuel system.

How to check the status of the EVAP system monitor?

Then decelerate back to 0 mph without touching the brake pedal or the clutch pedal on models with manual transmission. Allow the engine to run at idle speed for 20 seconds. Bring the vehicle to a stop in a safe place, but do not turn off the ignition key. 4. Check the status of the Readiness code for the EVAP System Monitor.

How long does it take to run a Toyota EVAP monitor?

You must park the vehicle in a heated garage above 40° F for 12 hours, with the key off and fuel tank at 1/2, to run the evap monitor. If there are pending malfunctions that have not yet turned on the malfunction light, the monitors will not become ready.

When does EVAP turn off the ignition switch?

EVAP SYSTEM MONITOR DRIVE CYCLE INSTRUCTIONS Do not turn off the ignition switch during the test procedure. All Onboard Diagnostic Monitors are cleared when the battery is disconnected or when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is cleared with the Scan Tool.

Why is my seconday EVAP monitor not ready?

I need to get my emmisions test to pass. The test has been rejected once. I have an Autotap and have been reading the emmission status through the ODB port. It says the EVAP & Seconday AIr System monitors are not ready. Show More Show Less

Can you force an EVAP monitor to run?

There is a VERY specific set of circumstances to get that monitor to run. It can be forced to run, but only with a Honda scanner. As pointed out, if you have a fault with the EVAP system the monitor may never run and it may set a code at some point. You might consider taking it to your Honda dealer to have them run the monitor. Thanks Eric.

How to reset the EVAP system monitor drive cycle?

Connect the Scan Tool to the data link connector (DLC). Use the Scan Tool to clear any stored DTC’s and to reset the Onboard Diagnostic Monitors. Bring up the Readiness Code for the EVAP System Monitor. 2. Start the engine (cold); IAT PID from 40-100ºF (this step requires a key “off” period of at least 8 hours). 3.

How to run EVAP monitor on Chevy Silverado?

1. Drive 5 min at steady speed between 30 and 60 mph 2. Stop vehicle and idle engine for 4 minutes. 3. Turn engine off. Remove ignition key. The ECU will run the EVAP Monitor once the engine has been shut down and ignition turned off.

Why is the EVAP monitor on my OBDII not working?

Upon hooking up my OBDII scanner I see that the EVAP monitor is the only one left still under pending not complete status. So seems like the dealer either reset the codes (which there was none) or disconnected the battery just to replace the door handles. Well I didnt know so thats why the emissions is failing.