Solenoids & Solenoid Valves

1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 MSECTION Solenoids & Solenoid Valves
SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION

Component Location
A/T Shift Lock Solenoid On right side of steering column, under support bracket.
Defroster Valve Behind right side of dash, on right side of HVAC plenum.
Engine Shut-off Solenoid (6.5L VIN F) On top front of engine.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve (4.3L VIN W) On right side of engine. See Figure .
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On right side of engine. See Figure .
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve (7.4L VIN J) On left side of engine. See Figure .
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Valve On left frame rail, near EBCM.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (4.3L VIN W) On top front of engine. See Figure .
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On top front of engine. See Figure .
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (7.4L VIN J) On top left side of engine. See Figure .
Fuel Injectors (6) (4.3L VIN W) On top of intake manifold. See Figure .
Fuel Injectors (8) (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On top of intake manifold, at each cylinder. See Figure .
Fuel Injectors (8) (7.4L VIN J) On top of intake manifold, at each cylinder. See Figure .
Fuel Solenoid (6.5L VIN F) On top left side of engine, part of fuel solenoid driver.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (4.3L VIN W) On top left side of engine. See Figure .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) On top left side of engine. See Figure .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (7.4L VIN J) On top right side of engine. See Figure .
Pressure Control Solenoid (PC SOL) Valve Internal to transmission.
Rear Auxiliary Mode Valve & Seal Assembly On left rear interior, behind wheel housing.
Rear Auxiliary Temperature Valve Assembly On left rear interior, behind wheel housing.
Shift Solenoid 1, 2, 3 Internal to transmission.
Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid (TCC PWM SOL) Valve Internal to transmission.
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid (TCC SOL) Valve Internal to transmission.
Waste Gate Solenoid (6.5L VIN F) On top right side of engine. See Figure .
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