Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 705

EMISSION CONTROL

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VACUUM HOSE CHECK

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1. Using the VACUUM HOSE ROUTING as a guide, check that

the vacuum hoses are correctly connected.

2. Check the connection of the vacuum hoses, (removed,

loose, etc.) and confirm that there are no sharp bends or
damage.

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM)

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The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is a
system for preventing the escape of blow-by gases
from inside the crankcase into the atmosphere.
Fresh air is sent from the air cleaner into the crank-
case through the breather hose to be mixed with the
blow-by gas inside the crankcase.
The blow-by gas inside the crankcase is drawn into
the intake manifold through the PCV valve.

The PCV valve is designed to lift the plunger accord-
ing to the intake manifold vacuum so as to regulate
the flow of blow-by gas properly.
In other words, the blow-by gas flow is regulated dur-
ing low load engine operation to maintain engine sta-
bility, while the flow is increased during high load
operation to improve the ventilation performance.

SYSTEM DIAGRAM
<2.4L ENGINE>

AKX01297

VENTILATION HOSE

POSITIVE CRANKCASE
VENTILATION VALVE

BREATHER HOSE

AC

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<3.0L ENGINE>

COMPONENT LOCATION

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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM
CHECK

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1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve from

the rocker cover, then reconnect the PCV valve to the
vacuum supply hose.

AKX00334

BREATHER HOSE

VENTILATION HOSE

POSITIVE
CRANKCASE
VENTILATION
VALVE

AC

AK101366AD

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE
< 2.4L ENGINE >

AK300571 AB

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE
<3.0L ENGINE>

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2. With the engine idling, put your finger on the open end of the

PCV valve, and check for negative pressure (vacuum).
NOTE: At this time, the plunger in the PCV valve should
move back and forth as the open end is covered and uncov-
ered.

3. If negative pressure is not felt, clean or replace the PCV

valve. Inspect he vacuum supply hose and vacuum supply
hose port for restriction or plugged condition.

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE
CHECK

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1. Hold the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve with the

vacuum side down. Insert a thin rod, and using light
pressure, depress the end of the PCV valve spring by 5

− 10

mm (0.2

− 0.3 inch). Release pressure on the rod to see if

the PCV valve spring will lift the rod to its original position.

2. If the rod returns quickly to its original position, the PCV

valve is OK. If the stick does not return quickly. clean or
replace the PCV valve.

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM)

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The evaporative emission (EVAP) system prevents
fuel vapors generated in the fuel tank from escaping
into the atmosphere.
Fuel vapors from the fuel tank flow through the vapor
pipe/hose to be stored temporarily in the EVAP can-
ister.
When the vehicle is in operation, fuel vapors stored
in the EVAP canister flow through the EVAP purge
solenoid, purge port and intake manifold plenum to
the combustion chamber.
When the engine coolant temperature is low or when
the intake air quantity is small (when the engine is at
idle, for example), the engine control module (ECM)
or powertrain control module (PCM) brings the EVAP
purge solenoid into the OFF state to shut off the fuel
vapor flow to the intake manifold plenum. This
ensures driveability when the engine is cold or run-
ning under low load and also stabilizes the emission
level.

An EVAP ventilation solenoid is provided between
the EVAP canister and atmosphere to monitor for
OBD-II EVAP leaks. This solenoid is normally OFF.
However, it turns ON when monitoring the OBD-II
EVAP leaks and shuts off the atmosphere flow to the
EVAP canister. Then the fuel tank differential pres-
sure sensor monitors the fuel vapor pressure to
detect OBD-II EVAP leaks. The fuel overflow limiter
valve and the leveling valve prevent fuel from being
overfilled. The fuel overflow limiter valve and the lev-
eling valve prevents fuel leaks just if the vehicle is
rolled over in an accident.
The EVAP ventilation valve releases the air from the
fuel tank through the EVAP canister into the atmo-
sphere when the fuel tank pressure increases due to
refueling, etc. The EVAP ventilation valve and the air
filter supply the atmospheric air to the EVAP canister
when the fuel tank pressure decreases.

AK203692

POSITIVE CRANKCASE
VENTILATION VALVE

AC

AK301831

5 – 10 mm

(0.2 – 0.3 in)

THIN ROD
(VERY SMOOTH)

POSITIVE
CRANKCASE
VENTILATION
VALVE

VACUUM SIDE

AB

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM
<2.4L ENGINE>

AK300572

FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL
PRESSURE SENSOR

LIQUID SEPARATOR

EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION
PURGE
SOLENOID
ON: OPEN

ECM <M/T>
PCM <A/T>

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR

VOLUME AIRFLOW SENSOR

MFI RELAY

AIR FILTER

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
VENTILATION SOLENOID
ON: CLOSED

AB

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
SENSOR

FUEL CUT
OFF VALVE

EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION
CANISTER

FUEL
TANK

FUEL OVERFLOW
LIMITER VALVE

LEVELING VALVE

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
VENTILATION VALVE