Leak diagnosis device

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2008-03-25

2008-03-25

Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system

C123S518000, C123S519000, C073S118040, C073S049700

Reexamination Certificate

active

11705604

ABSTRACT:
Concentration measurement is performed multiple times from a period in which pressure in a purge device increases due to generation of fuel vapor after operation of an engine is stopped. A concentration stabilization period, in which a change in the fuel vapor concentration is equal to or less than a reference value, is calculated based on results of the multiple times of the concentration measurement. Leak diagnosis is performed during the concentration stabilization period. As a result, even if a period for the pressure in the purge device to stabilize fluctuates due to an environment in which a vehicle is located, the leak diagnosis can be performed immediately when the pressure in the purge device stabilizes and a state suitable for the leak diagnosis is reached.

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