Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004+). Manual - part 128

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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM)

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The evaporative emission (EVAP) system prevents 
fuel vapors generated in the fuel tank from escaping 
into the atmosphere.
Fuel vapors from the fuel tank flow through the vapor 
pipe/hose to be stored temporarily in the EVAP can-
ister. When the vehicle is in operation, fuel vapors 
stored in the EVAP canister flow through the EVAP 
purge solenoid, purge port and intake manifold ple-
num to the combustion chamber. 
When the engine coolant temperature is low or when 
the intake air quantity is small (when the engine is at 
idle, for example), the powertrain control module 
(PCM) brings the EVAP purge solenoid into the OFF 
state to shut off the fuel vapor flow to the intake man-
ifold plenum. This ensures the driveability when the 
engine is cold or running under low load and also 
stabilizes the emission level.

An EVAP ventilation solenoid is provided between 
the EVAP canister and atmosphere, and used to 
monitor for OBD-II EVAP leaks. This solenoid is nor-
mally OFF. However, it turns ON when monitoring the 
OBD-II EVAP leaks and shuts off the atmosphere 
flow to the EVAP canister. Then the fuel tank differ-
ential pressure sensor monitors the fuel vapor pres-
sure to detect OBD-II EVAP leaks. The fuel overflow 
limiter valve and the leveling valve prevent fuel from 
being overfilled. The fuel cut off valve prevents fuel 
leaks if the vehicle is rolled over in an accident.
The EVAP ventilation valve releases the air from the 
fuel tank through the EVAP canister into the atmo-
sphere when the fuel tank pressure increases due to 
refueling, etc. The EVAP ventilation valve and the air 
filter supply the atmospheric air to the EVAP canister 
when the fuel tank pressure decreases. 

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

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FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL
PRESSURE SENSOR

LIQUID SEPARATOR

EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION 
CANISTER

EVAPORATIVE 
EMISSION 
PURGE 
SOLENOID 
ON: OPEN

PCM

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR

ENGINE COOLANT 
TEMPERATURE SENSOR

VOLUME AIRFLOW SENSOR

FUEL
TANK

MFI RELAY

FUEL OVERFLOW
LIMITER VALVE

FUEL CUT
OFF VALVE

LEVELING VALVE

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION 
VENTILATION VALVE

AIR FILTER

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION 
VENTILATION SOLENOID
ON: CLOSED

AC

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE 
SENSOR

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COMPONENT LOCATION

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PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK (PURGE FLOW CHECK)

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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE SOLENOID

AK301842 AB

SPARE TIRE

EVPORATIVE EMISSION VENTILATION
SOLENOID

AK300654

THROTTLE BODY

INTAKE MANIFOLD

FROM 
AIR CLEANER

TO 
COMBUSTION
CHAMBER

OFF

ON

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
PURGE SOLENOID
(ON: OPENED)

PURGE
FLOW
INDICATOR
(MB995061)

PURGE HOSE

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
CANISTER

AB

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Required Special Tool:
MB995061: Purge Flow Indicator
1. Disconnect the purge hose from the evaporative emission 

(EVAP) purge solenoid, and connect special tool MB995061 
between the EVAP purge solenoid and the purge hose.

2. Before checks, set the vehicle in the following conditions:

• Engine coolant temperature: 80 − 95°C (176 − 203°F)

• Lights, electric cooling fan and accessories: OFF

• Transaxle: P range

NOTE: Vehicles for Canada, the headlight, taillight, etc. 
remain lit even when the lighting switch is in "OFF" position 
but this is no problem for checks.

3. Run the engine at idle for more than four minutes.
4. Check the purge flow volume when engine is revved 

suddenly several times.

Standard value: Momentarily 20 cm

3

/s (2.5 SCFH) or 

more.

5. If the purge flow volume is less than the standard value, 

check it again with the vacuum hose disconnected from the 
EVAP canister. If the purge flow volume is less than the 
standard value, check the vacuum port and the vacuum 
hose for clogging. Also check the EVAP purge solenoid. If 
the purge flow volume is at the standard value, replace the 
EVAP canister.

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE SOLENOID 
CHECK

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1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (black, black with red paint 

mark) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid 
valve.
NOTE: When disconnecting the vacuum hose, always place 
an identification mark so that it can be reconnected at its 
original position.

2. Disconnect the harness connector.
3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to nipple (B) of the EVAP 

purge solenoid valve (refer to the illustration at left).

4. As described in the chart below, check airtightness by 

applying a vacuum with voltage applied directly from the 
battery to the EVAP purge solenoid valve and without 
applying voltage.

BATTERY POSITIVE 
VOLTAGE

NORMAL CONDITION

Applied

Vacuum leaks

Not applied

Vacuum maintained

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A

B

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5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the EVAP 

purge solenoid valve.

Standard value: 30 

− 34 Ω [at 20°C (68°F)]

6. Replace the solenoid if resistance is out of specification.

VOLUME AIRFLOW SENSOR CHECK

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To inspect the sensor, refer to GROUP 13A, Multiport Fuel 
Injection (MFI) 

− Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Diagnosis − 

Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

P.13A-26

.

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK

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To inspect the sensor, refer to GROUP 13A, Multiport Fuel 
Injection (MFI) 

− Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Diagnosis − 

Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

P.13A-26

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
CHECK

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To inspect the sensor, refer to GROUP 13A, Multiport Fuel 
Injection (MFI) 

− Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Diagnosis − 

Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

P.13A-26

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INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK

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To inspect the sensor, refer to GROUP 13A, Multiport Fuel 
Injection (MFI) 

− Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Diagnosis − 

Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 

P.13A-26

.

FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR 
CHECK

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To inspect the sensor, refer to GROUP 13B, Fuel Supply 

− Fuel 

Tank 

− Fuel Tank Inspection − Fuel Tank Differential Pressure 

Sensor Check 

P.13B-7

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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION VENTILATION 
SOLENOID CHECK

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Refer to Emission Control 

− Evaporative Emission Canister and 

Fuel Tank Pressure Relief Valve 

− Inspection − Evaporative 

Emission Ventilation Solenoid Check .

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