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Purge Solenoid replacement
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Author:  hyedipin [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Purge Solenoid replacement
Dealers said it has gone bad, wants $300 for replacing it.
I assume it is no biggie since I have been driving around with the CEL for about 8 months now, and this is the reason. He said "you might have poor mileage" if that's all it does, I am fine with it. I have not seen sudden decrease in mpg. Steady 15 jumps to 16.3 time to time.

So, is it necessary to replace it? If so how much would it cost if I buy it and have a mechanic replace it, or is it something I can replace? Guessing from the dealers quote, it should cost about $40-$50 for the part and they would charge $100 for it, and maybe $200 for 2 hrs labor.

What is your input on this?

Thanks.
Author:  jeepkj02 [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:47 pm ]
Post subject: 
TAKEN FROM THE FSM

REMOVAL
The duty cycle EVAP canister purge solenoid (DCP)
is located in the engine compartment (Fig. 2). It is
attached to a bracket located between the battery
and the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The EVAP
system test port is located near the solenoid (Fig. 2).
(1) Disconnect electrical wiring connector at solenoid.
(2) Disconnect vacuum harness at solenoid.
(3) Remove solenoid and its support bracket (pull
straight up).

INSTALLATION
(1) Slip EVAP canister purge solenoid onto its
mounting bracket.
(2) Connect vacuum harness to solenoid.
(3) Connect electrical connector to solenoid.

Image

Part Number: 52128550AA

CLICK HERE FOR PART

Looks like a 5 minute job. You're getting raped by your dealer!!
Author:  WoodysKJ [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:40 pm ]
Post subject: 
why does that go bad?

and what are the symptoms?
Author:  jeepkj02 [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:51 pm ]
Post subject: 
It's just an emission item. Probably only a CEL will come on.
Author:  hyedipin [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:44 pm ]
Post subject: 
Thank you very much jeepkj02 for posting it here as well.
Harry (dirty), yeah CEL came on like I mentioned, before it used to turn off, but not anymore, it has been on steadily for the last few months. The code is P0441. After dealer did a through check, they determined the solenoid is bad.
Author:  Maximum Carnage [ Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:36 pm ]
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I was getting the same code popped the hood and noticed is wasn't attached to anything, just flopping up and down. So I took a zip tie and BAM! it took care of the "problem". No more code since then.
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