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.
Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection
Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force wh ...
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers: Before
using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer
or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device.
NOTE
• The key must be carried because the
ke ...
Power Window Main Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish. (driver's side).
b. Front door trim. (driver's side).
c. Power window main switch.
3. Connect the power window main switch connector.
4. Connect the negative battery cable..
5. Measure t ...