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Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Check

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  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (black, black with red paint mark) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the vacuum hose, always place an identification mark so that it can be reconnected at its original position.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector.
  3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to nipple (A) of the EVAP purge solenoid (refer to the illustration at left).
  4. As described in the chart below, check airtightness by applying a vacuum with voltage applied directly from the battery to the EVAP purge solenoid valve and without applying voltage.
    JUMPER WIRE SPECIFICATION

    Jumper wire Nipple "B" state Normal state
    Connected Opened Negative pressure leaks
    Closed Negative pressure maintained
    Disconnected Opened Negative pressure maintained
    Fig 1: Connecting Hand Vacuum Pump To Nipple Of EVAP Purge Solenoid
    G05393827Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the EVAP purge solenoid.

    Standard value: 22 - 26 Ω [at 20°C (68°F)] 

  6. Replace the solenoid if resistance is out of specification.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Of EVAP Purge Solenoid
    G05393828Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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