Outer Vent Control Valve: Pickup

1990 Toyota Pickup Base, 22RSECTION Pickup
  1. Disconnect outer vent hose from carburetor. Blow air into outer vent pipe. Check that valve is open. Start engine and let idle. Blow air into outer vent pipe. Check that valve is closed. See Fig 1.
  2. Unplug harness connector from solenoid. Using an ohmmeter, check the valve's resistance between the positive terminal and solenoid body. Resistance should be 63-73 ohms at 68°F (20°C). If outer vent control valve does not operate as described, replace valve.
Fig 1: Pickup (22R) Fuel Evaporation System
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