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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2003SABLE GS, 4D WAGON, 3.0 2, AX4SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINEEVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM TESTSHISSING SOUND WHEN REMOVING FUEL CAPFOCUS & ZX2
2003 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S
Focus & ZX2
2003 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4SSECTION Focus & ZX2
- Testing EVAP Canister & Canister Vent Solenoid Flow - Connect Evaporative Emissions System Leak Tester (134-00056) to test port. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, EVAP canister and vent solenoid are not blocked, go to step 5. If pressure does not drop immediately, go to next step.
- Testing Canister Vent Solenoid Hose Assembly
Disconnect canister vent solenoid hose assembly. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, replace canister vent solenoid hose assembly. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. If pressure does not drop immediately, go to next step. - Testing Canister Vent Solenoid For Blockage
Remove canister vent solenoid. Canister vent solenoid is under rear of vehicle near EVAP canister. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, replace canister vent solenoid. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. If pressure does not drop immediately, go to next step. - Testing EVAP Canister
Disconnect EVAP canister tube at canister. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, replace EVAP canister. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. If pressure does not drop immediately, replace EVAP canister outlet tube. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. - Testing Fuel Vapor Control Valve Tube Assembly (With ORVR Only)
Disconnect fuel vapor valve from fuel vapor control valve tube. Plug hose on fuel vapor valve assembly and at fuel vapor control valve tube assembly. Move EVAP tester to fuel filler pipe. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed and go to next step. If pressure does not drop immediately, replace fuel vapor control valve tube assembly. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. - Testing Fuel Vapor Valve Assembly
Disconnect fuel vapor valve tube assembly at EVAP canister tube "T" fitting connector and at fuel vapor valve. Plug both open ports at tube assembly. Pressurize system to 14 in. H2O (3.48 kPa). If pressure drops immediately, reconnect all components. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed. If pressure does not drop immediately, replace fuel vapor valve assembly. Perform evaporative emissions system leak test. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST . If system passes, perform DRIVE CYCLES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Ensure PENDING CODE CHECK & EVAP MONITOR "BYPASS" CHECK is performed.
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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.