MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

HX: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System

Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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Vehicle applicability: This diagnostic supplement covers multiple Ford vehicles and engines. Follow the application named in the source below. Some references apply to vehicles other than Mustang.

Measurement Unit Minimum Pressure Maximum Pressure

kPa

-0.50

0.50

psi

-0.07

0.07

in-H20

-2.0

2.0

V

2.1

2.9

Is the pressure within specifications?

Yes

No

For DTC P0451, GO to HX19 .

For DTC P144A, GO to HX16 .

For DTC P1450, GO to HX17 .

For all others, GO to HX30 .

GO to HX11 .

HX11 CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC

• Check for other 3 wire sensor DTCs (KOEO, KOER, or continuous memory) present with the DTC P1450, P144A or P2450.

Are any other 3 wire DTCs present?

Yes

No

DISREGARD the current diagnostic trouble code (DTC) at this time. DIAGNOSE the next DTC. GO to Section 4, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts and Descriptions.

GO to HX19 .

HX12 CHECK IF THE ENGINE IDLES

• Ignition ON, engine running.

Does the engine stall or is it unable to maintain idle?

Yes

No

GO to HX13 .

GO to HX14 .

HX13 CHECK THE EVAP SYSTEM FOR A STUCK OPEN EVAP PURGE VALVE

• Ignition OFF.

• Disconnect the fuel vapor to intake manifold line at the EVAP purge valve and cap the line at the EVAP purge valve.

• Ignition ON, engine running.

Does the engine stall or is it unable to maintain idle?

Yes

No

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