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EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve Checking
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Multimeter.
- Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
- Fuse -SB6- OK.
- The ignition switched off.
Test procedure
-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
-- Observe Clean Working Conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS
-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
Start diagnosis
The voltage for the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- is supplied by the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271-.
-- Disconnect the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- electrical harness connector.
Checking internal resistance
-- Using a multimeter, check the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- .
Specified value: 22,0 to 30,0 Ω.
If the specified value was not obtained:
-- Replace the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- .
If the specification is obtained:
Checking voltage supply
-- Start the engine.
-- Using a multimeter, check the electrical harness connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage.
Specified value: Battery voltage.
If the specified value was not obtained:
-- Check the wiring connection from the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- electrical harness connector terminal 1 to fuse 8 in Fuse Panel B for high resistance, an open circuit or a short circuit to Ground (GND).
-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
-- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.
If the specified value was obtained:
Check Ground (GND)
If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.
-- Install the test box.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.
-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.
-- Using a multimeter, check the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- electrical connector terminal to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 for resistance.
| EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- Electrical harness connector terminal | Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- or Test box socket T60 |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5 |
Specified value: 1.5 Ω.
If the specified value is not obtained:
-- Check the wiring for high resistance, an open or a short to voltage or ground.
-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
-- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.
-- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
-- Perform a road test to verify repair.
If the DTC does not return:
Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
If the DTC does return, no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply is OK:
-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.
-- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.
Final procedures
After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:
- Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
- If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
- If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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