Functional Overview:
The DM-TL is located in the drivers side rear
wheel well in the X5.
1. In it’s inactive state, filtered fresh air enters the
evaporative system through the sprung open
valve of the DM-TL.
2. When the DME activates the DM-TL for leak
testing, it first activates only the pump motor.
This pumps air through a restricter orifice (1.0
or 0.5 mm) which causes the electric motor to
draw a specific amperage value. This value is
equivalent to the size of the restricter.
3. The solenoid valve is then energized which
seals the evap system and directs the pump
output to pressurize the evap system.
The evap system is detected as having a large leak if the amperage value is not realized, a
small leak if the same reference amperage is realized or no leak if the amperage value is
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