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Purge Control Solenoid Valve

  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature and operate at idle. Disconnect vacuum hoses from solenoid valve. Ensure vacuum is not present at solenoid valve. Disconnect vacuum hoses from charcoal canister.
  2. Ensure air does not flow through solenoid valve. If air flows through solenoid valve, disconnect solenoid valve connector. Connect 12 volts and a ground to solenoid valve terminals. See Figure . Blow air through check valve. Air should flow through valve. Replace valve as necessary.