FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Inspection









NOTE: When disconnecting the vacuum hose, place an identification
mark on it for proper re-connection.

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the solenoid valve.
2. Disconnect the harness connector.
3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to nipple (A) of the solenoid valve.




4. Check airtightness by applying a vacuum with voltage applied directly from the battery to the purge control solenoid valve.
5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the solenoid valve.
Standard value: 36 - 44 Ohms [at 20° C (68° F)]