Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 499

P0442 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM

EC-687

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CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP INSTALLATION

Check that the cap is tightened properly by rotating the cap clockwise.
OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 3.

NG

>> 1.

Open fuel filler cap, then clean cap and fuel filler neck threads using air blower.

2.

Retighten until ratcheting sound is heard.

3.

CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP FUNCTION

Check for air releasing sound while opening the fuel filler cap.
OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 5.

NG

>> GO TO 4.

4.

CHECK FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE

Refer to 

EC-691, "Component Inspection"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 5.

NG

>> Replace fuel filler cap with a genuine one.

5.

INSTALL THE PRESSURE PUMP

To locate the EVAP leak, install EVAP service port adapter and pres-
sure pump to EVAP service port securely. For the location of EVAP
service port, refer to 

EC-493, "Description"

.

NOTE:
Improper installation of the EVAP service port adapter to the EVAP service port may cause leaking.

With CONSULT-III>>GO TO 6.
Without CONSULT-III>>GO TO 7.

6.

CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK

 With CONSULT-III

1.

Turn ignition switch ON.

2.

Select “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE” of “WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.

3.

Touch “START” and apply pressure into the EVAP line until the pressure indicator reaches the middle of
the bar graph.

CAUTION:

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• Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
• Never exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm

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, 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.

4.

Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak
detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details.
Refer to 

EC-493, "Description"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 8.

NG

>> Repair or replace.

7.

CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK

 Without CONSULT-III

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Apply 12 volts DC to EVAP canister vent control valve (1). The
valve will close. (Continue to apply 12 volts until the end of test.)

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EVAP control system pressure sensor (2)

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Drain filter (3)

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EVAP canister (4)

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: Vehicle front

3.

Pressurize the EVAP line using pressure pump with 1.3 to 2.7
kPa (10 to 20 mmHg, 0.39 to 0.79 inHg), then remove pump and
EVAP service port adapter.

CAUTION:

• Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
• Never exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm

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, 0.6 psi) of pressure

in the system.

4.

Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak
detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details. Refer
to 

EC-493, "Description"

.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 8.

NG

>> Repair or replace.

8.

CHECK DRAIN FILTER

Refer to .
OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 9.

NG

>> Replace drain filter.

9.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

Check the following.
• EVAP canister vent control valve is installed properly.

Refer to 

EC-957, "Removal and Installation"

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• EVAP canister vent control valve.

Refer to 

EC-702, "Component Inspection"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 10.

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P0442 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM

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>> Repair or replace EVAP canister vent control valve and O-ring.

10.

CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

1.

Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.

2.

Does water drain from the EVAP canister?

Yes or No

Yes

>> GO TO 11.

No (With CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 13.
No (Without CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 14.

11.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER

Weigh the EVAP canister with the EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
The weight should be less than 2.0 kg (4.4 lb).

OK or NG

OK (With CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 13.
OK (Without CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 14.
NG

>> GO TO 12.

12.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

Check the following.
• EVAP canister for damage
• EVAP hose between EVAP canister and drain filter for clogging or poor connection

>> Repair hose or replace EVAP canister.

13.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION

 With CONSULT-III

1.

Disconnect vacuum hose from EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.

2.

Start engine.

3.

Perform “PURG VOL CONT/V” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.

4.

Touch “Qu” on CONSULT-III screen to increase “PURG VOL CONT/V” opening to 100%.

5.

Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2,000 rpm.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 17.

NG

>> GO TO 15.

14.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION

 Without CONSULT-III

1.

Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

2.

Stop engine.

3.

Disconnect vacuum hose from EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.

4.

Start engine and let it idle for at least 80 seconds.

5.

Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2,000 rpm.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 16.

NG

>> GO TO 15.

15.

CHECK VACUUM HOSE

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Vacuum should exist.

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Check vacuum hoses for clogging or disconnection. Refer to 

EC-493, "Description"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 16.

NG

>> Repair or reconnect the hose.

16.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

Refer to 

EC-699, "Component Inspection"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 17.

NG

>> Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.

17.

CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-649, "Component Inspection"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 18.

NG

>> Replace fuel level sensor unit.

18.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-715, "Component Inspection"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 19.

NG

>> Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

19.

CHECK EVAP PURGE LINE

Check EVAP purge line (pipe, rubber tube, fuel tank and EVAP canister) for cracks or improper connection.
Refer to 

EC-493, "Description"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 20.

NG

>> Repair or reconnect the hose.

20.

CLEAN EVAP PURGE LINE

Clean EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube) using air blower.

>> GO TO 21.

21.

CHECK EVAP/ORVR LINE

Check EVAP/ORVR line between EVAP canister and fuel tank for clogging, kinks, looseness and improper
connection. For location, refer to 

EC-871, "System Description"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 22.

NG

>> Repair or replace hoses and tubes.

22.

CHECK RECIRCULATION LINE

Check recirculation line between filler neck tube and fuel tank for clogging, kinks, cracks, looseness and
improper connection.
OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 23.

NG

>> Repair or replace hose, tube or filler neck tube.

23.

CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE

Refer to 

EC-874, "Component Inspection"

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 24.

NG

>> Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. 

24.

CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

Refer to 

MWI-33, "Component Inspection"

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