Circuit/System Testing

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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NOTE:
  • Vehicle and service department temperature and fuel level (vapor pressure) can affect the fuel tank pressure sensor parameter. Ensure the vehicle temperature has stabilized to service department temperature to ensure greatest accuracy.
  • Be sure the EVAP Purge Solenoid Valve command is 0% or this test will not work.
  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Command the EVAP Purge/Seal function to System Seal or Not Venting with a scan tool.
  3. Engine Running.
  4. Verify the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor parameter is less than 1.9 V for greater than 90 s.
    • If greater than 1.9 VΒ 

      Replace the Q12 Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Valve

    • Go to next step: If less than 1.9 VΒ 
  5. All OK
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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