Purpose, Function
Introduces evaporative gas absorbed by the charcoal canister to the intake manifold.
The purge solenoid valve opens according to the control signal from the PCM.
Construction
The purge solenoid valve is installed in the engine compartment.
The purge solenoid valve consists of a coil, spring, and plunger.
Operation
According to the control signal from the PCM, the coil is energized and the plunger is operated to open/close the purge solenoid valve.
When the purge solenoid valve is open, evaporative gas flows from the charcoal canister to the intake manifold side.
Purge solenoid valve open/closed view
For evaporative purge control details, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Connecting Rod, Connecting Rod Bearing
Purpose, Function
Connecting rod
The connecting rod transmits the reciprocating movement of the piston to
the crankshaft by engaging the piston pin and crank pin.
Connecting rod bearing
The connecting rod bearing forms an oil film on the outer surface of the
crank pin to p ...
Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated ...
Seat Belt Warning Light
Purpose
The seat belt warning light warns the driver that a seat belt is not fastened.
Function
The instrument cluster flashes/illuminates the seat belt warning light based
on the following CAN signals:
Vehicle speed signal sent from PCM
Driver/passenge ...