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Canister Purge Valve

  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect EVAP canister purge valve harness connector located on intake plenum chamber. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance of purge valve. If resistance is 28-36 ohms at 68°F (20°C), go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace EVAP canister purge valve. Retest system.
  2. Blow into port "A" of purge valve. See Fig 1 . Air should not flow through port "B". Using fused jumper wires, connect a 12-volt battery to EVAP canister purge valve terminals. Blow into hose "A". Air should pass through port "B". If operation is as specified, check EVAP canister purge valve harness for open or short. Repair as necessary. If operation is not as specified, replace EVAP canister purge valve. Retest system.
Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Valve Ports
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