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Canister Purge Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

Simulation Test

1. Carry out the "Purge Control Inspection". (Refer to Purge Control Inspection.)
Testing and Inspection

- If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the purge solenoid valve.

Airflow Inspection

NOTE: Perform the following test only when directed.

1. Remove the purge solenoid valve.




2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
- If not as specified, replace the purge solenoid valve.

- If as specified but the Simulation Test is failed, inspect the vacuum hoses for improper routing, kinks or leakage, and inspect for the following:




Open circuit
- Ground circuit (purge solenoid valve connector terminal B and PCM connector terminal 67 through common connector)
- Power circuit (purge solenoid valve connector terminal A and main relay connector terminal D through common connector)

Short circuit
- Purge solenoid valve connector terminal B and PCM connector terminal 67 to Ground