Canister Purge Solenoid: Testing and Inspection
PURGE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [LF, L3]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the purge solenoid valve without disconnecting the evaporative hose. Service and Repair
2. Verify that the airflow is as indicated in the table.
- If as specified in the table, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If not as specified in the table, inspect the purge solenoid valve. Service and Repair
Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector. Service and Repair
2. Inspect the following wiring harnesses for 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 PCM terminal 2C*1, 2AN*2
- Purge solenoid valve terminal B and main relay terminal A
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
*1
California emission regulation applicable model and except for California emission regulation applicable model with LF MTX, L3
*2
Except for California emission regulation applicable model with LF ATX