Purge Solenoid Valve Inspection - Mazda RX-8 Manual

PURGE SOLENOID VALVE

PURGE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION

Purge Control Inspection
Without Using WDS or equivalent
1. Warm up the engine and idle it.
2. Turn the ignition switch off.
3. Disconnect the quick release connector going to the charcoal canister from the engine room side. (See
QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Start the engine and idle it.
5. After warming up the engine, verify that the vacuum is not present by placing a finger on the quick
release connector for approx. 30 s as shown in the figure.
If the vacuum is not present, inspect the following:
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PCM terminal voltage
Purge solenoid valve
6. Verify that the vacuum is not present after approx. 30 s from the engine starting.
If the vacuum is not present, inspect the following.
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PCM terminal voltage
Evaporative purge control
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Intake air temperature
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Evaporative purge control
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Throttle opening angle
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(w) Engine Specifications
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