Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Canister Purge Control Valve: Description and Operation

Purge Control Valve Location:






Location
Under the battery

Purpose
Opens the port to the canister for purging according to the solenoid operation.

Construction
The purge control valve is a dual chamber vacuum/boost operated switch.

Operation
The valve opens the passage when vacuum is applied to the lower chamber or boost pressure is applied to the upper chamber.