Canister Purge Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

PURGE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]

Airflow Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the purge solenoid valve. Service and Repair

3. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.

- If not as specified, replace the purge solenoid valve. Service and Repair
- If as specified, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".









Circuit Open/Short Inspection

1. Disconnect the PCM connector. Service and Repair

2. Inspect the following wiring harnesses for an open or short circuit (continuity check).
















Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, there is an open circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Purge solenoid valve terminal A and main relay terminal A (Canada specs.)
- Purge solenoid valve terminal A and main relay terminal C (Except Canada specs.)
- Purge solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2AB

Short circuit
- If there is continuity, there is a short circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Purge solenoid valve terminal A and body ground
- Purge solenoid valve terminal B and power supply
- Purge solenoid valve terminal B and body ground