SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS LEAK DETECTION BASED ON A VEHICLE LOCATION
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1. A method for detecting evaporative emissions system leaks, comprising:
- adjusting a leak detection threshold based on a vehicle geographical location including jurisdiction borders; and
indicating a leak based on the adjusted leak detection threshold.
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Abstract
A method for detecting evaporative emissions system leaks, comprising: adjusting a leak detection threshold based on a vehicle geographical location including jurisdiction borders; and indicating a leak based on the adjusted threshold. In this way, a vehicle may perform OBD EVAP leak tests in accordance with local regulations. This method allows for a single PCM to be installed in all vehicles of a certain model during manufacturing regardless of the jurisdiction where the vehicle will be sold, thereby reducing part complexity and simplifying the manufacturing process.
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1. A method for detecting evaporative emissions system leaks, comprising:
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adjusting a leak detection threshold based on a vehicle geographical location including jurisdiction borders; and indicating a leak based on the adjusted leak detection threshold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method, comprising:
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determining a vehicle'"'"'s location via a global positioning system; determining an evaporative emissions leak detection threshold for a jurisdiction comprising the vehicle'"'"'s location; and running an evaporative emissions leak test using the determined evaporative emissions leak detection threshold. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for detecting evaporative emissions leaks in a vehicle, comprising:
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a global positioning system; an evaporative emissions testing subsystem configured to test for evaporative emissions leaks of at least two sizes; and a controller configured to; determine the vehicle'"'"'s geographical location via the global positioning system; determine the evaporative emissions leak detection threshold for a jurisdiction comprising the vehicle'"'"'s geographical location; and run an evaporative emissions leak test using the determined evaporative emissions leak detection threshold. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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