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Canister Purge Solenoid: Description and Operation

EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve


Evaporative (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve:









NOTE: The EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve is controlled by the ECM; when the engine coolant temperature is low, and also during idling, the valve closes so that evaporated fuel is not drawn into the surge tank. After engine warm-up during ordinary driving, it opens to let the stored vapors flow into the surge tank.


The evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve is a duty control type, which controls purge air from the evaporative emission canister