0309 code = open Canister Vent Control Valve

Unfortunately I had not yet purchased a service manual, but upon reviewing Daniel's response I went and removed what I believe is the CVCV...

First I removed the CVCV and tried to blow air through 1 side of the tube, it does pass right through to the next side, meaning the vent is stuck open. To make sure I then, using the battery attached the connector to the positive terminal and then, while blowing air through it, gave power from the negative terminal.. when I do so, air flow gets lower but is still pretty "free"..

I believe the actual problem is the white plastic part, where hoses attach on both sides (see image link). When I seperate the green piece/connector which is at the end of the 2 black tubes attached to the white plastic part.. then when shutting the tubes so no air comes through, I blow air through the white piece and it comes right out the other end. This means the green valve has nothing to do with it, it actually works fine since when voltage is given it reacts, but the air is leaking through the white plastic part....


Here is a link to 2 pics of the CVCV assembly off the car:
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/029/Tb/pR/ef/aE95515.jpg
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/001/bA/s9/6J/2h97839.jpg


Here is a few shots of the CVCV on the car:
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/029/el/RO/y3/4510534.jpg
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/030/qJ/Hx/qX/0m15007.jpg

 

One thing that totally sucks is that apparently I cannot buy the white plastic valve seperately, it is only sold in the whole CVCV assembly and the price on that is 70$!


I want to thank everyone for the feedback. ESPECIALLY Daniel B. Martin.

 

i'm wondering if you can buy it cheaper from the junk yard.