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EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-, Checking



Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-, Checking

Special tools and equipment






- VAG1526A
- VAG1527B
- VAG1594A
- VAG1598/31
- VAS5051 with VAG5051/1

or

- VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B

NOTE: The Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve is also called the "Tank Ventilation Valve (TVV)" or "EVAP valve".

Checking for proper seal
When there is no current, the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80- is closed.
- Disconnect hoses from EVAP valve; harness connector remains connected.
- Attach assisting hose to one connection of EVAP valve.
- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select the control module for engine electronics using "address word" 01. Connecting VAS 5051/VAG1551 Scan Tool
Ignition must remain switched on for this.
- Initiate output DTM and activate Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80-. With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Indicated on display


Output Diagnostic Test Mode ->
EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80



Valve must click...
...and must open and close (can be tested by blowing into assisting hose).

If valve does not click:
- Check internal resistance of EVAP valve.

If valve does not open and close properly:
- Replace Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80-.

Checking internal resistance
- Disconnect connector at EVAP valve.






- Connect multimeter at valve for resistance measurement.
- Specification: 22 to 30 ohms

If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80-.

If specified value is obtained:
- Check voltage supply.

Checking voltage supply

NOTE: Voltage is supplied to the EVAP valve via the Fuel Pump (FP) relay.

Test requirement:
- Fuse for the EVAP valve OK.
- Disconnect connector at EVAP valve.






- Connect VAG1527B voltage tester as follows:

Harness connector Measure to
Terminal

1 Engine Ground (GND)

- Operate starter briefly.
- LED must light up.

If LED does not light up:
- Check wire connection from terminal 1 to Fuel Pump (FP) relay via fuse for open circuit.
- Repair open circuit if necessary.

If wire connection is OK:
- Check Fuel Pump (FP) relay. Fuel Pump (Fp) Relay -J17-, Testing and Activating

If LED lights up:
- Check activation.

Checking activation






- Connect VAG1527B voltage tester to connector terminals 1 (B+) and 2.
- Initiate output DTM and activate Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80-. With Manufacturer's Scan Tool
- LED must blink.

If LED does not blink or if it remains constantly lit:
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not connect ECM. Wiring and Component Testing Using VAG1598/31 Test Box






- Check the following wire connection for open circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box
Terminal Socket

2 64

- Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.

If wire connection is OK:
- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM).