Solenoids & Solenoid Valves
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1998 Buick Regal, and 1998 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES
| Component | Component Location |
|---|---|
| 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve | In automatic transaxle. |
| 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve | In automatic transaxle. |
| Brake Solenoid Valve (Left Front) | Part of brake modulator. |
| Brake Solenoid Valve (Right Front) | Part of brake modulator. |
| Electronic Traction Control Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (Buick) | Behind underhood accessory wiring junction block, right rear of engine compartment. |
| Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve (3.1L VIN M) (Buick) | Top right side of engine, behind ignition control module. |
| Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve (3.8L VIN K) | Top left side of engine, near center of valve cover. |
| Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve (3.8L VIN 1) (Buick) | Top right side of engine, near center of valve cover. |
| Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve | Behind left side of rear fascia splash shield, in wheelwell. |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (3.1L VIN M) (Buick) | Top rear of engine, near throttle body. See Figure . |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (3.8L VIN K & VIN 1) | Top rear of engine, near throttle body. |
| Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (3.1L VIN M) (Buick) | On throttle body assembly. See Figure . |
| Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (3.8L VIN K) | On throttle body assembly. |
| Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (3.8L VIN 1) (Buick) | Rear of engine, on supercharger. See Figure . |
| Pressure Control Solenoid (PC SOL) Valve | Inside automatic transaxle. |
| Supercharger Bypass Valve (3.8L VIN 1) (Buick) | Top left of engine, above left valve cover. |
| Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid (TCC PWM SOL) Valve | Inside automatic transaxle. |
| Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid (TCC SOL) Valve | Inside automatic transaxle. |
| Vacuum/Electric Solenoid | On right side of heater-A/C module. |