Is the purge solenoid normally open or closed?

The Purge Solenoid is normally closed but is opened by the PCM to allow manifold vacuum in the EVAP system — thus drawing fuel vapours from the EVAP system. The new player in this system is the Pressure Switching Solenoid. This EVAP system uses a dual chamber canister.

What causes the p0496 trouble code on a Chevy Colorado?

There are many things that can cause the P0496 trouble code on the Chevrolet Colorado. Here are the most common problems that will throw the code. Vapor Canister Purge Valve – The most common culprit with the P0496 trouble code and the Chevy Colorado is going to be the vapor canister purge valve.

What is the trouble code on a Chevy Colorado?

P0496 Chevy Colorado. July 31, 2018. One of the most common trouble codes with the Chevy Colorado is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Colorado into an OBDII scanner.

How does the EVAP system work on a Chevy Colorado?

The EVAP system captures all fuel vapor from the fuel tank and sends them to the engines intake in order to be ignited in the normal combustion process. When the Chevy Colorado computer detects that the EVAP system is purging when it should not be, it will throw the P0496 OBDII code.

Where is the purge valve on a Chevy Colorado?

The Purge valve is mounted on the engine and the Vent valve is mounted next to the charcoal canister, under the truck bed, forward of the spare tire. Replacing the Vent valve usually corrects the P0446 DTC. Some more info here: How to: Replace your Evap Canister/Solenoid (P0455 code) – Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon Forum

Where is the canister vent valve solenoid on a Chevy Colorado?

Replace the Purge Solenoid Valve as the two previous posters stated. Usually that one, easy to replace. Not what you are showing. Do a search on YouTube, shows a guy doing it on a Canyon V6. The Canister Vent Valve Solenoid as pictured in post #1 is located back at the fuel tank.

How much does it cost to replace a GMC Canyon purge valve?

Cost me $256 that I didn’t have. The part was $175 plus $60 labor and tax…is this about what you paid for the part? ($175) The link to replace the GMC Canyon purge valve solenoid does not work. Can you tell me where in the world this part is located on the truck? I have looked and looked and looked and looked THANKS!