Maxima SE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1998)
Canister Purge Control Valve: Description and Operation
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system controls the vacuum signal applied to the EVAP canister purge control valve. When the ECM detects any of the following conditions,
current does not flow through the EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve.
The solenoid valve cuts the vacuum signal so that the EVAP canister purge control valve remains closed.
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Start switch "ON"
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Closed throttle position
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Low or high engine coolant temperature
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During deceleration
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Engine stopped
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
EVAP canister purge control valve
When the vacuum signal is cut by EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve, EVAP canister purge control valve shuts off the EVAP purge line.