Fuel Evaporation Control (C-3): Notes

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, StandardSECTION Notes
NOTE: On 2.2L engines, no canister purge solenoid is used. Canister is purged by ported vacuum when throttle plate is above idle position. On all other models, one of 2 types of solenoid is used: normally open or normally closed. See CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID IDENTIFICATIONΒ  .
CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION

Application Solenoid Type
2.0L Normally Closed
2.2L N/A
3.1L Normally Open
RENDER: 1.0x

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