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Canister Purge Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

Purge Control Solenoid Valve

INSPECTION

1. PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
1. Check that the purge control solenoid valve has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
2. Measure the resistance between the purge control solenoid valve terminals.






3. Check that air does not come out from (B) when air is blown into (A).
- Purge control solenoid valve 1






- Purge control solenoid valve 2






4. With terminal No. 1 connected to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 2 to the battery ground terminal, check that air comes out from (B) when air is blown into (A).
- Purge control solenoid valve 1






- Purge control solenoid valve 2






2. OTHER INSPECTIONS
Check the vacuum hose for cracks, damage or looseness.