Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Solenoid Inspection

1. Disconnect and mark the black and red-striped vacuum hoses from the solenoid.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig. 16 Testing Purge Control Solenoid Valve:





3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to the port that the red-striped hose was disconnected and apply vacuum.

Fig. 1 Purge Control Solenoid Valve Inspection (Operation):





4. Check for vacuum leak to opposite port when voltage is supplied and not supplied as per Fig. 1





5. Using an ohm meter, check the resistance between the terminals.

Resistance: 62 - 74 ohms @68° F