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With Generic Scan Tool



Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve, Checking

Solenoid valve is closed when no voltage is present.

Recommended special tools and equipment
- VAG1526 multimeter or VAG1715 multimeter
- VAG1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram

Test requirements







- The respective fuses of Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.

Test sequence







- Disconnect 2-pin connector -1- from Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- (-2-).







- Measure resistance between terminals of solenoid valve.
Specified value: 22.0...30.0 Ohm

If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-, item 2.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
- Generate readiness code. Readiness Code, Generating

If specified value is obtained:
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness, connect test box for wiring test. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring Test







- Check wire between test box socket 64 & 2-pin connector terminal 2 for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohm
- Also check the wire for short circuit to B+ and Ground (GND).
Specified value: Infinite Ohm
- Check wire between 2-pin connector terminal 1 and the Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohm

If no wiring faults are found:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.