2016 – MX-5 – Engine

PURGE SOLENOID VALVE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

Purpose, Function

• The purge solenoid valve introduces evaporative gas absorbed by the charcoal canister to the intake manifold.

• The purge solenoid valve opens/closes the valve according to the control signal from the PCM.

Construction

• The purge solenoid valve is located on the intake manifold.

  

• The purge solenoid valve consists of a coil, spring, and plunger.

  

Operation

• The coil is energized and the plunger is operated to open/close the purge solenoid valve according to the control signal from the PCM.

  

• When the purge solenoid valve is open, evaporative gas flows from the charcoal canister to the intake manifold side.

  Purge solenoid valve open/closed view

  

• For evaporative purge control details, refer to the [CONTROL SYSTEM]. (See PURGE CONTROL [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

Fail-safe

• Not applicable

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