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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER, 4.8L ENG VIN AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1374 (ENGINE CONTROLS AND FUEL - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L - DTC P0230 TO DTC P0690)DTC P0446CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTINGRESTRICTION
2012 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger, 4.8L Eng VIN A

Circuit/System Testing: Restriction

2012 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger, 4.8L Eng VIN ASECTION Restriction
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With the engine running, the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve open, and the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve commanded to 100 percent, the fuel tank vacuum should not increase to more than 11 inches H2O.

  • If the fuel tank vacuum is greater than the specified value, isolate the restriction by disconnecting one component at a time while the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve is commanded to 100 percent and the vent valve is open.
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