3308474 - 1080E evaporation control system (Automatic transmission)

The vapours coming from the tank through the two multi-purpose valves (1) are sent to the separator (2).The vapours condensed in the separator fall back into the tank.Uncondensed vapours are sent through the pipe (3) to the canister (4), where they are absorbed and stored by the activated charcoal.The vapours pass to the inlet box through the solenoid (5) controlled by the fuel injection control unit.

MULTI-PURPOSE VALVES

The functions of the two multi-purpose valves are:

  • pressurization of the tank
  • retention
  • the seal in the event of roll-over

Pressurizing the tank

The tank is maintained at a pressure of 30-45 mbar by means of a fluorosilicone rubber valve, which rests on a sealing edge.The valve is supported by a stainless steel plate and counteracted by a spring.When the pressure in the tank exceeds the specified value, it overcomes the resistance of the spring and the valve is able to rise, allowing vapours to flow to the canister.When the pressure returns to the correct limits, the valve closes again.

Retention

Under particular driving conditions, a vacuum could be created in the tank because of:

  • temperature changes
  • fuel consumption.
In this case, the valve's function is to restore the pressure of the tank by allowing air in.A fault in this function could cause the engine to miss or stall, because of difficulties in supplying the fuel pump.This function is carried out by the 'goose beak' valve formed directly out of the fluorosilicone rubber.

Seal in the event of roll-over

The roll-over function prevents fuel from leaking from the tank if the vehicle overturns or is on a very steep slope.During normal driving of the vehicle (bends, acceleration, braking, etc.), the fuel is shaken up and may spill into the canister.The car's high roll-over sensitivity prevents this spillage.The roll-over closure angle is less than 33°.

SAFETY AND VENTILATION VALVE

Operation

This valve is built into the fuel filler cap, and it carries out the following functions, depending on the pressure present in the tank:Excess pressure in the tankWhen pressure in the tank exceeds a specified level, it acts on the plate (2) and, overcoming the load of the spring (1), allows excess vapours to be discharged outside.Vacuum in the tankWhen excess vacuum is created in the tank due to fuel consumption, it overcomes the load of the spring (4) and moves the valve (3), allowing air to enter.

CANISTER

Mounted in the front right wheelarch, this consists of an activated-charcoal filter element which absorbs the fuel vapours coming from the separator.A one-way valve allows external (scrubbing) air to enter during vapour intake.
1, From the multi-function valve 2, To the solenoid valve 3, One-way scrubbing valve (not present on EURO 3 version)

FUEL VAPOUR SOLENOID VALVE

It is fitted in the lower part of the modular intake manifold and is controlled by the injection control unit.The function of the solenoid is to allow fuel vapours stored in the engine intake canister through to the engine intake.If there is no supply, the solenoid is in the open position; when the ignition key is in the ON position, the solenoid closes, ready for operation.If energized, the electromagnet (1) attracts the shutter (2) which overcomes the load of the flat spring (3) and closes the hole (4), preventing the passage of fuel vapours.