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Component Testing

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Static Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q12 Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Valve.
  2. Test for 10-30 Ω between the control circuit terminal 1 and the ignition circuit terminal 2.
    • If not between 10-30 Ω 

      Replace the Q12 Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Valve.

    • Go to next step: If between 10-30 Ω 
  3. All OK.

Dynamic Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q12 Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Valve.
  2. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the ignition circuit terminal 2 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between the control circuit terminal 1.
  3. Verify the Q12 Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Valve turns on & off/clicks and flows vacuum.
    • If it does not turn on & off/click or flow vacuum. 

      Replace the Q12 Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Valve.

    • Go to next step: If it does turn on & off/clicks and flows vacuum. 
  4. All OK