EVAP/PURGE SOLENOID
DESCRIPTION
All vehicles use a proportional purge solenoid. The solenoid regulates the rate of vapor flow from the EVAP canister to the intake manifold. The PCM operates the solenoid.
OPERATION
All vehicles use a proportional purge solenoid. The solenoid regulates the rate of vapor flow from the EVAP canister to the intake manifold. The PCM operates the solenoid.
During the cold start warm-up period and the hot start time delay, the PCM does not energize the solenoid. When de-energized, no vapors are purged.
The proportional purge solenoid operates at a frequency of 200 hz and is controlled by an engine controller circuit that senses the current being applied to the proportional purge solenoid and then adjusts that current to achieve the desired purge flow. The proportional purge solenoid controls the purge rate of fuel vapors from the vapor canister and fuel tank to the engine intake manifold.
REMOVAL
1. Remove air inlet resonator assembly.
2. Remove the air cleaner box.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable.
4. Unlock and disconnect electrical connector (1) from solenoid.
5. Disconnect vacuum tubes (2) from solenoid.
6. Remove solenoid (1) from bracket by depressing clip and pulling solenoid from bracket.
INSTALLATION
The top of the solenoid has TOP printed on it. The solenoid will not operate unless it is installed correctly.
1. Connect vacuum tube (2) to solenoid.
2. Connect electrical connector (1) to solenoid and lock.
3. Install solenoid on bracket.
4. Install the negative battery cable.
5. Install air cleaner box.
6. Install resonator assembly.