How to Determine if the Charcoal Canister Solenoid Valve is Faulty?
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Methods to determine if the charcoal canister solenoid valve is faulty: 1. Disconnect the pipe connected to the fuel tank. You should feel a suction phenomenon at the canister's connector, which should be intermittent with a frequency of about two to three times per second. If there is no suction, it indicates the solenoid valve is stuck in the closed position; 2. Unplug the solenoid valve's connector. If the suction stops, the solenoid valve is functioning normally. If suction continues, it means the solenoid valve is stuck in the open position; 3. The engine fails to start after shutting off, or there are abnormal noises while driving; 4. Gasoline vapor or dripping oil appears at the canister's atmospheric vent. The charcoal canister is part of the gasoline evaporation control system, which is designed to prevent fuel vapor from entering the atmosphere after the engine stops running.