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Checking the EVAP Canister Purge Valve




Checking the EVAP canister purge valve







Unplug the connector:
- EVAP canister purge valve (321)







Take a resistance reading between

1 - EVAP canister purge valve
2 - EVAP canister purge valve


The reading should be 23 Ohm - 29 Ohm

Checking the wiring harness
Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at several places and in different directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short circuits in the wiring harness. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.

Is the function correct?

NO -

YES - Continue With Checking the EVAP canister purge valve











- Connect test lamp 86 11 857 to pin 1 of the female connector and a good grounding point.







- Start the engine and run it at idling speed.







- The test lamp should light.

Is the function correct?

NO -

YES -