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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992CAVALIER RS, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 3.1 T, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTSEMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMSFUEL EVAPORATION CONTROL (C-3)NOTES
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, Standard
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
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CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION
| Application | Solenoid Type |
|---|---|
| 2.0L | Normally Closed |
| 2.2L | N/A |
| 3.1L | Normally Open |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.