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Can a service engine soon purge valve be faulty?

Can a service engine soon purge valve be faulty?

The solenoid purge valve is part of the emission system. Therefore, a faulty valve may cause the “Service Engine Soon” light to illuminate. Hoses should be connected firmly to the solenoid purge valve. If a hose or line is cracked or oil-soaked, it must be replaced with fuel resistant hoses for canister systems.

What kind of valve is a purge solenoid?

The solenoid purge valve is part of the emission system. Therefore, a faulty valve may cause the “Service Engine Soon” light to illuminate.

Where is the purge valve on a car?

The purge solenoid valve is on or near the throttle body of modern car engines. The purge valve is located on the top of the charcoal canister assembly in cars which were built in the 1970s to mid-1980s.

Why did my check engine light come on again?

About two or three months after the catalytic convert was replaced the check engine light came on again. This is around the time I asked for an OBD-II code scanner for Christmas. The same “P0240” trouble code was being stored in the engine control module.

Is there a check engine light on a Dakota Durango?

2000 and newer Dakotas and Durangos have a built-in system that can display check engine light (CEL) codes without the use of a scanner. 1999 and earlier Dakotas/Durangos must be read with a scanner, check your local dealership or auto parts store for assistance. Turn the key to ON (not start), OFF, ON, OFF, ON and leave it there.

What is fuel level sensor on Dakota Durango?

P0456 (M) Evap Leak Monitor Small Leak Detected Leak has been detected in the evaporative system. P0460 Fuel Level Unit No Change Over Miles Fuel level sending unit voltage does not change for more than 40 miles. P0462 Fuel Level Sending Unit Volts Too Low Fuel level sensor below acceptable voltage.

What does p0123 ( m ) mean on Dakota Durango?

P0123 (M) Accelerator Position Sensor (APPS) Signal Voltage Too High APPS voltage input above the maximum acceptable voltage. P0125 (M) Closed Loop Temp Not Reached Time to enter closed loop operation (fuel control) is excessive. P0125 (M) Engine Is Cold Too Long Engine does not reach operating temperature.

What does out of range mean on Dakota Durango?

P0106 Barometric Pressure Out Of Range MAP sensor input voltage out of an acceptable range detected during reading of barometric pressure at key-on. P0107 (M) Map Sensor Voltage To Low MAP sensor input below minimum acceptable voltage.

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