Ok I can see things are still not posting here. Sorry for the delay, Im not sure I even got a notification for this message, but your scan tool gave you an error when you went to run this Evap test? This Evap VSV (vacuum switching valve) is the Purge valve. This test on your scan tool looks like a "Service Bay" type of I/M Readiness monitor option to run the Evap leak test without having to do the long drive cycles that the emissions monitors take to do, if it fails or backs out of that test on your scan tool, then the ECM is most likely seeing an active fault in the system. Every manufacturer is different when it comes to how they program their ECMs to run self tests like this, I would check the Purge valve first and see if its stuck open or closed.
This Key-Off Monitor is listed in service info I sent you, under "Monitor Description". The ECM has to run and pass each system, such as Oxygen sensor monitors, Catalyst Monitor, Heated Oxygen sensor monitor, Evap Monitor, Misfire Monitor, etc. It will run each of these self tests (monitors) while you are driving under different conditions. Most are run in a certain order, for example theres no point in running a Catalytic converter monitor if there are cylinder misfires happening, hopefully that makes sense. With this setup though, having much of the Evap system contained in the Canister with the leak detection pump, pressure sensor, Vent valve and Canister, with the Purge valve being in the engine compartment, the system is not spread out all over the place like some are. Ill send some other info on the valves location.
The Evap system might not run that test you were trying without the vehicle running. Since it will usually start off with using intake manifold vacuum to pull the Evap vapor system into a vacuum as well, then seal the system and monitor the fuel tank pressure sensor for any loss of pressure or vacuum. It also usually runs this test at highway (55-60mph) cruising speeds when its running it under normal mode, and not being commanded on by a scan tool. It should give you instructions to follow regarding the test too.
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 AT 2:40 PM