Canister Purge Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

PURGE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [13B-MSP]

Air flow Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the extension manifold. Intake-Air System Removal/Installation

3. Remove the purge solenoid valve.

4. Inspect air flow between the ports under the following conditions:

- If as specified, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If there is no air flow, replace the purge solenoid valve.











Circuit Open/Short Inspection

1. Disconnect the PCM connector. Service and Repair

2. Inspect the following wiring harnesses for open or short (continuity check).






Open circuit

- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Purge solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2C
- Purge solenoid valve terminal A and main relay terminal C

Short circuit

- If there is no continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- Throttle body terminal A and body GND
- Throttle body terminal B and power supply
- Throttle body terminal B and body GND