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Where is canister purge valve?

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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 10:38 AM
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Default Where is canister purge valve?

I need to replace my canister purge valve on a 1998 cavalier. I have the replacement part but I can't find the part. Can anyone help me locate this?
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 12:17 PM
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not sure which engine you have.
most purge valves have a hose that connects to the throttle body...follow the hose to a solenoid with a 2 wire connector.
what symptoms are you having that make you think the purge solenoid is faulty?
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 2:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tech2
not sure which engine you have.
most purge valves have a hose that connects to the throttle body...follow the hose to a solenoid with a 2 wire connector.
what symptoms are you having that make you think the purge solenoid is faulty?
I have a check engine light P0442, already changed the fuel tank cap. No noticeable performance issues. It is a 2.2 liter. I have a diagram from parts store showing it is on the top of engine but I don't see it. I have replaced this part on other vehicles so I know what it looks like and I have the replacement part.
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 2:25 PM
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Top view of engine

Side view of engine

The part i need to replace
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 4:15 PM
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should be left of the throttle body and near the tps sensor. can't see it in your pics

if the purge doesn't fix it. I will walk you thru some testing.
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