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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
- V.A.G 1526 multimeter or V.A.G 1715 multimeter
- V.A.G 1594 Connector test set
- 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- (arrow) -2-.






- Measure resistance between terminals of solenoid valve.

Specified value: 22.0 to 30.0 Ohms

If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data.
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes

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

Vehicles with engine code AHA






- Check wire between test box socket 15 + 2-pin connector terminal 2 for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms

Vehicles with engine code ATQ






- Check wire between test box socket 64 + 2-pin connector terminal 2 for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms

Continuation for all vehicles
- Also check the wire for short circuit to B+ or Ground (GND).

Specified value: infinite Ohms

- 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 Ohms

If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.