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Old 05-28-2001, 07:24 PM
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Please tell me what this means "Vent Controll Vavle" and bad is it/ price.Please tell me cause i have to go fix it tom at 8 am. Thank you.
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Old 05-28-2001, 07:28 PM
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DTC 0903

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Please tell me what this means "Vent Controll Vavle" and bad is it/ price.Please tell me cause i have to go fix it tom at 8 am. Thank you.
Diagnostic Trouble Code 0903 points to a problem with the EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve. EVAP = EVAPorative emissions control system. This is the system which seeks to minimize air pollution which results from evaporation (as opposed to incomplete combustion) of gasoline.

The EVAP CVCV is located on the EVAP canister (underneath the vehicle near the left rear tire) and is used to seal the canister vent. It has one hose connection and one two-wire electrical connector. The solenoid in the EVAP CVCV responds to signals from the ECM. When the ECM sends an ON signal, the coil in the solenoid valve is energized. A plunger then moves to seal the canister vent. The ability to seal the vent is a necessary part of the diagnosis algorithms for other evaporative loss system components. This solenoid valve is used only for diagnosis, and usually remains open. When the vent is closed, under normal purge conditions, the evaporative loss system is depressurized allowing "EVAP Control System (Small Leak)" diagnosis. Since this part is used only for brief emissions tests the vehicle will usually start and run well despite a Service Engine Soon warning light on the dashboard.

The EVAP CVCV may be bench tested. Remove it from the vehicle (one hose, one connector, two bolts). Verify that air may pass freely through the valve. Then use a pair of fused test leads to apply 12 volts to the terminals to energize the solenoid. Verify that air does not pass freely through the valve. If the CVCV fails these tests, try cleaning it with WD-40 and compressed air. If this fails to free it up, replace the valve. When you install a CVCV (the original or a replacement) always use a new O-ring.
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Old 05-28-2001, 07:34 PM
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Re: DTC 0903

Thanks, but do u know the price of EVAP CVCV
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Old 05-29-2001, 05:41 AM
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I think it's a $60 dollar part from a wholesaler.

But be warned. My buddy got the same error message, bought the evap control piece, put it on and the service engine light went out...for 20 minutes, then it came back on. There's most likely nothing wrong with your car. Other than that ugly orange light staring you in the face when you drive. Good luck. Let us know if it works for you. What mods do you have anyway? That may effect things too.
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