Solenoids & Solenoid Valves
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| 1-2 Shift Solenoid (1-2 SS) Valve | Inside automatic transaxle. |
| 2-3 Shift Solenoid (2-3 SS) Valve | Inside automatic transaxle. |
| Air Temperature Actuator (Left) | Left side of HVAC module. |
| Air Temperature Actuator (Right) | Right side of HVAC module. |
| A/T Shift Lock Control Solenoid (Buick) | Part of steering column. |
| A/T Shift Lock Control Solenoid (Pontiac) | Inside console, under transaxle shifter. |
| Automatic Level Control Solenoid Valve | Inside vehicle, behind left rear wheelhouse. |
| Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) | Left side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid | On top right rear of engine, near throttle body. See Figure . |
| Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid | Below center of vehicle, near fuel tank. |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve | Top rear of engine, on intake manifold. |
| Ignition Key Solenoid | Part of steering column. |
| Liftgate Release Actuator (Left) | Mounted on top left side of endgate. |
| Liftgate Release Actuator (Right) | Mounted on top right side of endgate. |
| Recirculation Actuator | In dash, behind glove box, on cowling. |
| Secondary Air Injection Solenoid | Lower right side of engine. |
| Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve | On right rear side of engine. |
| Starter Solenoid | Lower left of engine, integral to starter motor assembly. |
| Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve | Inside automatic transaxle. |