Checking the canister purge (CP) valve

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector

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Canister purge (CP) valve connector disconnected
Ignition on.
Connect an ohmmeter between canister purge (CP) valve connector terminals 1 and 2.

Fig 3: Identifying Canister Purge Valve Terminals
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The Ohmmeter should read approximately 30 Ω at +20 °C.

OK
Refer to Checking the power supply
NOT OK
Refer to Defective canister purge (CP) valve