Purge Control Solenoid

[95greensvx]

I recently checked the codes due to my check engine light coming on and I got a code for a Purge Control Solenoid and I am not quite sure where this is located at on my car. If someone could point me in the right direction that would help me out greatly. Thanks in advance.

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by 95greensvx

I recently checked the codes due to my check engine light coming on and I got a code for a Purge Control Solenoid and I am not quite sure where this is located at on my car. If someone could point me in the right direction that would help me out greatly. Thanks in advance.

You will find a black canister, engine compartment, front left, with two flexible tubes connected to it. Follow the tube going towards the engine. It is connected to the Purge Control Solenoid valve at the first connection point.

[95greensvx]

I just went out and looked and are you referring to the black canister, front left engine compartment, next to the radiator? That has two tubs running out but both run into the engine and underneath the tops of the intake manifold, if that is it then I'll look further tomorrow when it's light out. Thanks.

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by 95greensvx

I just went out and looked and are you referring to the black canister, front left engine compartment, next to the radiator? That has two tubs running out but both run into the engine and underneath the tops of the intake manifold, if that is it then I'll look further tomorrow when it's light out. Thanks.

Yes, you are on the right track. I agree things are rather obscure and you will need good light.

[DarknessofDeath]

isn't that the one under the manifold itself? i had to replace that one. costs $$

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by DarknessofDeath

isn't that the one under the manifold itself? i had to replace that one. costs $$

It is certainly hard to get at and you are probably right.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Trevor

You will find a black canister, engine compartment, front left, with two flexible tubes connected to it. Follow the tube going towards the engine. It is connected to the Purge Control Solenoid valve at the first connection point.

There is a third hose attached to the bottom of this canister. Mine goes no where, do you know where the other end of this hose attactes to?

[SoCal LS-L]

Originally Posted by Mike

There is a third hose attached to the bottom of this canister. Mine goes no where, do you know where the other end of this hose attactes to?

Its not supposed to connect to anything, its just a vent, usually it just plugs into the hole in the firewall.

[NiftySVX]

Purge control solenoid! I remember when there used to be a box full of these at the dealers. They used to go bad all the time.