Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Description and Operation
ORVR System
EVAPORATION CONTROL SYSTEM
The evaporation control system prevents the emission of fuel tank vapors into the atmosphere. When fuel evaporates in the fuel tank, the vapors
pass through vent hoses or tubes to a charcoal filled evaporative canister. The canister temporarily holds the vapors. The PCM allows intake
manifold vacuum to draw vapors from the charcoal canister into the combustion chambers during certain operating conditions.
This vehicle uses a proportional purge system. The PCM controls vapor flow by operating the purge solenoid.
The evaporative system uses specially manufactured hoses. If they need replacement, only use original equipment fuel vapor resistant hose.
EVAP CANISTER
All vehicles use a sealed, maintenance free, evaporative (EVAP) canister. Fuel tank pressure vents into the canister. The canister temporarily holds
the fuel vapors until intake manifold vacuum draws them into the combustion chamber. The powertrain control module (PCM) purges the canister
through the proportional EVAP purge solenoid. The PCM purges the canister at predetermined intervals and engine conditions.
The canister mounts to a bracket on top of the fuel tank in the rear of the vehicle. The vacuum and vapor tube connect to the top of the canister.
