MX-6 LS V6-2.5L DOHC (1997)
Purge Solenoid Valve: Testing and Inspection
Purge Control Inspection
1. Start and warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.
2. Let the engine idle.
Check For Vacuum At Purge Solenoid Valve
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose between the purge solenoid valve and the charcoal canister.
4. Put a finger to the purge solenoid valve and verify that there is no vacuum applied.
5. If there is vacuum, do as follows.
New Generation Star (NGS) Tester, Connected to DLC-2
(1) Connect the Special Service Tool (SST) New Generation Star (NGS) tester.
(2) Verify that diagnostic trouble code No. P0443 is not displayed. If code No. P0443 is shown, carry out troubleshooting of the code No. P0443.
(3) If diagnostic trouble codes are not shown, check the following.
6. Reconnect the vacuum hose.
7. Increase the duty value of the purge solenoid valve from 0% to 100% by using the SIMULATION TEST function. Operate the purge solenoid
valve and check if the idle condition changes.
8. If the condition does not change, do as follows.
(1) Increase duty value of the purge solenoid valve from 0% to 100% by using the SIMULATION TEST function. Operate the purge solenoid
valve and check if the operation sound of the valve is heard.
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If the operation sound is heard, check the following.
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Loose or damaged vacuum hose
II. If the operation sound is not heard, check the following.
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Purge solenoid valve.