canister purge solenoid vent valve location

Your listing two parts which one are you looking for? The canister purge solenoid? Or the vent solenoid? Here is what I have so far for ya # 1 and #16.

1 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid---
2 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1
3 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
4 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2
5 - Starter
6 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
7 - Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch
8 - Heater Coolant Pump

and

1 - Ignition Coil 4
2 - Ignition Coil 3
3 - Ignition Coil 2
4 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Intake
5 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid - Exhaust
6 - Ignition Coil 1
7 - G107
8 - Engine Harness
9 - Engine Block Heater Connector
10 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1
11 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2
12 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
13 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (Exhaust)
14 - G110
15 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 1 (Intake)
16 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid--


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well I got the EVAP code failure of the purge solenoid valve. so I do not know where that is.

Alright let me stop you right there just because you set a certain code does not mean you can just go by the part the code is related to and replace and the code is gone and wont come back. The code sets to let you know there is a problem with that circuit or system etc., of that part of the car .I wish it was that easy, lol. What is the exact code number you have not code description?

Okay, it is PO496. AutoZone explains it is has detected pressure in the EVAP system during a non purge condition. purge or vent solenoid failure.

I forgot to ask what size engine do you have?

thank you. it is the Aura XR 3.6.

I posted a diagram of where the canister purge solenoid is its figure 2. Most likely from the code you have there three most likely causes a stuck open canister purge solenoid and stuck closed vent solenoid or a stuck fuel tank pressure sensor showing vacuum on the tank when there really is not. Or bad wiring to the pressure sensor. I take it you do not have a scanner to read the fuel tank sensor? Lets start by removing the hoses from the canister purge solenoid and with the key off see if you can blow through it? Let me know what you find.

Hi .
can you explain which are the numbers so i can look at all knowing which is which? and how can I blow though the number two solenoid it is hard to get to. please be a little more specific as I am not a real mechanic and I do not want to make something worse. Haha.

The only number we care about is number two, that is your canister purge solenoid that turns the vacuum from the engine on and off from the engine to the gas tank. All the other ones have nothing to do with your code. All i want you to do is unhook the two hose from the number two call out then blow air with your mouth through the solenoid. If you can blow air through it it is bad and you will have to replace it. You could also go to AutoZone and rent a hand vacuum pump hook the hose to one of the nipples of the solenoid and pump the hand pump to pull a vacuum. If the vacuum holds solenoid is not sticking open at least while you are testing it.

Here is a link to that hand vacuum pump i am talking about I would just use my mouth though a lot easier then renting a hand vacuum pump. If you have to use a piece of short hose that fits tightly to the solenoid nipple.



http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Vacuum-pump-and-gauge-tester-includes-24-in-tube/_/N-25jr?itemIdentifier=2080&_requestid=1435463

Hey man, I just tested the valve as you said (to blow on it) and in the beginning I could blow through it, I smashed it two times in my hand and I could not blow though it anymore. so I put it back in. I disconnected the battery and now the engine light went off. if it comes back again I will replace the valve all together. what do you think?

Sounds like the valve was stuck open like i suspected and you broke it free so it would close. I always replace them when they stick open but if you want to wait and see if it sticks again to replace it that is up to you. Most likely it will stick again.

Hi, is there a transmission fluid drain plug? and a dip stick to fill it back up on my Aura XR? I cannot see it and I want to change the transmission fluid on it. Thank you very much.

Yes there is. when was the last time you changed the fluid? how many miles ago was that? Also, if the transmission does not have any leaks then the level should not have changed and should not be low.

I cannot see the level. Just got the car. I am not sure when was the last time it was changed I just want to be safe. it has 84,000 miles so I assume it is time. and since it only need to drain it, I just do not see where i can fill it up after because I do not see the dipstick in the engine.

The dipstick on the transmission is call out number to in the diagram i posted.

I cannot see what number the place of the dipstick is in the diagram. please see if you can tell me.

If you click on the diagram it will get big enough to read.

Hi there. I just had the fuel gauge go all the way down as I was driving in my Saturn Aura 2008. the tank is full but the gauge is all the way to the end. please let me know if there is something you can do..thank you.

Here is what you are going to have to do. go get your codes read and let me know the exact code numbers you have not code descriptions. That is where we need to start.

Hello and thank you for your help. My third brake light stopped working. i am going to need to replace it. i opened the hard fabric cover which is in the trunk and there is a metal plate that i cannot get to the light.is there another way to get to it please?

I have never replaced one of those bulbs before. It says you have to remove the rear window shelf trim panel and that it is serviced as a assembly. Looks like you have to pop the seat bolsters etc., loose to remove it. Looks like a real project.

Hi there, could you tell me how to take off the fuel tank pressure sensor on my Aura XR? is it pretty easy or is it hard? please let me know. thank you.

You have to drop the gas tank. it is on the top side of the tank. So why are you changing the pressure sensor?

My garage was smelling like gas and in the morning the car cranks a lot before starting. today i got the engine light on and the code was PO451. please let me know more. thanks

Have never seen the fuel pressure sensor leak and causing those symptoms. I will have to look the code up i am not familiar with that code.

Please let me know. the code is PO451. thank you

What size engine do you have?

I do not see why that code would be related to the fuel smell. Can you see any fuel leaking underneath the car?

There is no fuel leaking. just after parking my car the garage smells like gas a lot and the code was PO451. Let me know please.

To diagnose the code the first thing is to see what the fuel pressure sensor is reading with the scan tool key in the run position with the engine off and the fuel cap off? You probably do not have a scan tool that will do that? Also, you could have a blocked fuel tank vent. That hose is usually right by the fuel tank filler pipe. If you are smelling raw fuel after the car is shut off more then likely you have a leak somewhere vapors or liquid fuel.

Hello. i looked under the gas tank and there seem to be something like light oil substance. the car does not start on the first try in the morning, but on the second try its fine. there are no messages on the dash board and the garage smells like gasoline all night. please let me know something. thanks

You are going to have to get under the car and start looking for the leak.The smell is coming from the rear? I do not know of any known common fuel leaks on those cars.

If it is in the back and you cannot see old fuel stains or a leak it is probably somewhere on the top of the gas tank.

Hello i have a 2007 saturn aura xe engine light came on and the code is P0455.

Yep, you have a leak in the system. Did you check the gas cap seal? This is the most common place. Here is a guide that will help you get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/evap-system-code-repair

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

Yes put a new gas cap an the light still on.

Okay go over the guide to check the system for leaks which usually happen up by the engine. Check the connection the O rings wear out. Here is a video and diagrams below to help you fix the problem.

https://youtu.be/iH92vcUWJzs

Here are EVAP diagrams to help you.

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With the code p0455 more then likely you have a stuck open canister purge solenoid.Leting vacuum constantly let vacuum into the gas tank.Ken please post a picture of the canister purge solenoid and its location.I dont have access to mitchel.What you going to want to do is see of you can blow thru the canister purge solenoid if you can bad.

Here is the location of the solenoid, thanks for the tip Saturntech9 glad to have you back

1 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid
2 - Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module
3 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid
4 - Knock Sensor (KS) 1
5 - Starter Motor
6 - Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor
7 - A/C Compressor Clutch


1 - MAF/IAT Sensor
2 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
3 - Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module
4 - Fuse Block - Underhood
5 - Engine Control Module (ECM)
6 - Transmission Control Module (TCM)
7 - X100
8 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 2 Sensor 1
9 - Starter
10 - Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor
11 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Bank 2 Sensor 2
12 - Knock Sensor 2

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.