Canister Purge (CANP) Solenoid
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- Disconnect CANP solenoid harness connector. Set DVOM to 200-ohm scale. Measure resistance across CANP solenoid terminals. Resistance should be 30-90 ohms. If resistance is not as specified, replace CANP solenoid.
- Disconnect vacuum hose at CANP solenoid on manifold vacuum side. Apply 16 in. Hg vacuum to manifold vacuum side of solenoid. CANP solenoid should hold vacuum for 20 seconds.
- Faults in CANP solenoid or circuit should set a trouble code. See QUICK TEST in TESTS W/CODES - EEC-IV (5.8L) article. If no trouble code has been set, see CIRCUIT TEST KD in the TESTS W/CODES - EEC-IV (5.8L) article for additional solenoid and circuit testing.