Purge Control Solenoid Valve

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Check that the purge control solenoid valve has no deformation, cracks or other damages.

Measure the resistance between the purge control solenoid valve terminals.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Purge Control Solenoid Valve Terminals

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SOLENOID VALVE TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

Terminal No.	Standard
1 and 2	24±3 Ω (20°C (68°F))

Check that air does not come out from (B) when air is blown into (A).

Fig 2: Checking PCSV Air Blowing System
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Connect the battery positive terminal to the terminal No. 1 and the battery negative terminal to the terminal No. 2. Check that air is discharged from (B), when supplying air to (A).

Fig 3: Connecting Battery Positive Terminal To Terminal No. 1 And Battery Negative Terminal To Terminal No. 2
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