OPERATION
  • Power is supplied to the purge control solenoid valve (terminal No. 2) from the engine control relay (terminal No. 1).
  • The engine-A/T-ECU (terminal No. 23) makes the power transistor in the unit be in "ON" position, and that makes currents go on the purge control solenoid valve (terminal No. 1).
FUNCTION
  • In response to a signal from the engine-A/T-ECU, the purge control solenoid valve controls the flow rate of the purge air to be introduced into the surge tank.
TROUBLE JUDGMENT
Check Conditions
  • Ignition switch is in "ON" position.
  • Battery positive voltage is 10 V or higher.
Judgment Criterion
  • The surge voltage (system voltage +2 V) of solenoid coil is not detected when the purge control solenoid valve is turned in OFF position from ON.
PROBABLE CAUSE
  • Failed purge control solenoid valve
  • Open/short circuit in purge control solenoid value circuit or loose connector contact
  • Failed engine-A/T-ECU
   
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 3 .
NO:  Repair.
   
  • Disconnect connector, and measure at solenoid valve side.
  • Resistance between terminal No. 1 and No. 2.
OK: 30 - 34 Ω (at 20°C)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 4 .
NO:  Replace purge control solenoid valve.
   
  • Disconnect connector, and measure at harness side.
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Voltage between terminal No. 2 and earth.
OK: System voltage
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 6 .
NO:  Go to Step 5 .
       
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: 
  • Check and repair harness between B-101 (terminal No. 2) purge control solenoid valve connector and B-17X (terminal No. 1) engine control relay connector.
    • Check power line for open/short circuit.
NO:  Repair.
   
  • Disconnect connector, and measure at harness side.
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Voltage between terminal No. 23 and earth.
OK: System voltage
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 8 .
NO:  Go to Step 7 .
       
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: 
  • Check and repair harness between B-101 (terminal No. 1) purge control solenoid valve connector and C-134 (terminal No. 23) engine-A/T-ECU connector.
    • Check output line for open/short circuit.
NO:  Repair.
   
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 9 .
NO:  Repair.
       
  • Check output line for damage.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 10 .
NO:  Repair.
       
  • Check power line for damage.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 11 .
NO:  Repair.
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