Eagle Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Canister Purge Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

1.

Disconnect the vacuum hose(s) from the solenoid valve.

2.

Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the solenoid valve.

Testing The Purge Control Solenoid Valve

3.

Connect a hand vacuum pump to the vacuum hose nipple.

4.

Connect jumper wire leads to the Purge Control Solenoid Valve terminals.

5.

Apply a vacuum to the solenoid valve. 
TURBO - Vacuum should LEAK.
NON-TURBO - Vacuum should NOT leak.

Purge Control Solenoid Valve Voltage Test

6.

Apply vacuum while applying voltage directly to solenoid. 
TURBO - Vacuum should NOT leak.
NON-TURBO - Vacuum should LEAK.

Purge Control Solenoid Valve Resistance Check

7.

Measure the resistance between the terminals of the solenoid valve. 
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS/ELECTRICAL.