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EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 2, Checking

Solenoid valve is closed when no voltage is present.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Test sequence 

-- Remove rear right wheelhousing liner.

-- Disconnect 2-pin connector from Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve -N115- (-1-).

Fig 2: Disconnecting 2-Pin Connector From Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve -N115-
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Checking resistance 

-- Measure resistance between terminals of solenoid valve.

Fig 3: Checking Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 Internal Terminals 1 And 2 For Resistance
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Specified value: 15.0 to 35.0 Ω

If specified value is not obtained:

-- Replace Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve -N115-.

-- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data.

-- Generate readiness code.

If specified value is obtained:

-- Check wires according to wiring diagram.

Checking wiring 

-- Connect test box to control module wiring harness, connect test box for wiring test.

-- Check wire between test box socket 22 + 2-pin connector terminal 2 for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Fig 4: 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
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Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ω

-- Also check the wire for short circuit to B+ and Ground (GND).

Specified value: ∞ Ω

-- Check wire between 2-pin connector terminal 1 and Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271- for open circuit according to wiring diagram

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ω

-- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data.

-- Generate readiness code.

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

-- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REPLACING .