What does the classic Focus fault code p2008 mean?
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The classic Focus fault code p2008 may indicate a vacuum solenoid valve malfunction. The vacuum solenoid valve is a specialized valve installed on a mechanical vacuum pump. The valve and the pump are connected to the same power source, so the pump's activation and deactivation directly control the valve's opening and closing. When the pump stops working or the power is suddenly interrupted, the valve automatically seals the vacuum system and allows atmospheric air to enter the pump chamber through the pump's intake port, preventing pump oil backflow from contaminating the vacuum system. Here are some related details: 1. The vacuum solenoid valve is suitable for working with air and non-corrosive gases. Its primary function is to activate the vacuum pipeline when the solenoid valve circuit is energized after the engine starts, enabling the vacuum control valve to operate. Different vacuum control valves can perform functions such as opening/closing flaps, increasing idle speed, and operating door locks, and are commonly used in automotive air conditioning systems. 2. In the air conditioning system, the vacuum solenoid valve plays a role in energizing the electromagnetic clutch circuit while also activating the vacuum switching valve's electromagnetic coil. The vacuum switching valve increases the throttle opening of the carburetor via a control rod, thereby raising the idle speed.