What are the symptoms of a faulty charcoal canister solenoid valve in the Magotan?
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When the charcoal canister solenoid valve in a vehicle is damaged, it prevents the charcoal canister from opening and closing properly. This directly leads to increased fuel consumption. You may hear a "clicking" sound intermittently during non-idle conditions, experience hesitation when accelerating by pressing the throttle, and notice unstable idle speeds with poor acceleration—all of which are symptoms of a faulty charcoal canister. Below are the details: 1. How to diagnose a faulty charcoal canister solenoid valve: Since the charcoal canister solenoid valve operates intermittently, you can diagnose it by disconnecting the hose from the solenoid valve and waiting for it to activate. Then, partially block the valve with your hand. If you feel the valve continuously sucking air or not responding at all, it indicates the valve is damaged. A properly functioning solenoid valve should intermittently suck air. If it doesn't, the valve is faulty and should be replaced to improve performance. 2. Main working principle of the charcoal canister solenoid valve: The activated charcoal absorbs fuel vapor. When the car starts, the solenoid valve controls the charcoal canister to open, releasing the absorbed fuel vapor back into the intake manifold for combustion, thereby saving fuel and reducing emissions. If the solenoid valve is damaged and cannot open or close the canister, fuel vapor cannot enter the cylinders for combustion. If the valve is stuck open, it causes an overly rich air-fuel mixture, leading to incomplete combustion. Most of the unburned fuel is expelled, resulting in fuel wastage and increased fuel consumption.
