60 Ohm Resistor for "Canister purge solenoid valve" CEL Code

[jaredb3000]

Greetings all,

 

I've checked around the forum to discover that I can trick the CEL system with a 60 Ohm resistor, but wanted to double check the how-to aspect of this.

 

Does it matter where this resistor goes? Does this happen down below the steering column or is there an optimal plan of attack anyone would care to share as to the process?

 

Thanks,

 

JB

[idosubaru]

just find the wiring/pin out for it and wire it in.

 

but sometimes the resistor method doesn't work if the ECU is looking for changes or responses to other engine conditions.

 

if this CEL is on because you've done some work, changed intake, removed something it may not work.

 

i removed a bunch of stuff and the codes can not be removed simply by mimicking the resistance values of the items it's looking for. but it doesn't matter in my state, so i don't care.

[jaredb3000]

Cool-

 

Thanks GG.

 

Yeah, in TN they take a look at the CEL, regardless of the code, to pass inspections. Interestingly enough, they don't inspect brake lights, headlights, or turn signals (which I'm pretty sure are an optional driving feature around here...)

 

Take care-

 

JB

[WoodsWagon]

Why not replace the canister purge valve? It's fairly easy to get to under the passenger side rear intake runner. 2 vacuum hoses and one plug.

[Fairtax4me]

Why not replace the canister purge valve? It's fairly easy to get to under the passenger side rear intake runner. 2 vacuum hoses and one plug.

 

My thoughts exactly. Get one for like $5 from a junk yard. Takes less time to replace than hunting down wires, cutting/striping and soldering in a resistor. Then it works the way it's supposed to.

If it doesn't fix the problem. The wiring is the problem and a resistor won't fix that either.

[jaredb3000]

I hear you guys- no luck on a single legacy around here, except for a 97 at a pick n' pull. Clock is ticking on my temporary tags, and the CEL has to be gone to pass...