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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSEVAP SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOL USAGENON-ENHANCED EVAP SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Non-Enhanced EVAP System Diagnostic Procedure
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Non-Enhanced EVAP System Diagnostic Procedure
1. Pinch off or plug the EVAP vapor line to seal the EVAP system.
2. Connect the EEST red battery clip to the positive (+) battery terminal. Connect the black battery clip to chassis ground.
3. Install the appropriate fuel fill cap adapter to the fuel fill pipe. Refer to the Service Information for the appropriate fuel fill cap adapter part number.
4. Connect the EEST's nitrogen/smoke supply hose and vehicle fuel fill cap to the adapter.
5. Turn the nitrogen/smoke valve on the EEST control panel to SMOKE.
6. Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system for 60 seconds.
Important:
Additional smoke may need to be introduced at 15-second intervals until the leak source has been located.
7. Inspect the entire EVAP system for exiting smoke using the high intensity white light (J 41413-SPT).
2. Connect the EEST red battery clip to the positive (+) battery terminal. Connect the black battery clip to chassis ground.
3. Install the appropriate fuel fill cap adapter to the fuel fill pipe. Refer to the Service Information for the appropriate fuel fill cap adapter part number.
4. Connect the EEST's nitrogen/smoke supply hose and vehicle fuel fill cap to the adapter.
5. Turn the nitrogen/smoke valve on the EEST control panel to SMOKE.
6. Use the remote switch to introduce smoke into the EVAP system for 60 seconds.
Important:
Additional smoke may need to be introduced at 15-second intervals until the leak source has been located.
7. Inspect the entire EVAP system for exiting smoke using the high intensity white light (J 41413-SPT).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.