What is this thing and why is it ticking?
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Year: 1998
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What is this thing and why is it ticking?
No clue what it is, or what system it is tied to, I just know it ticks loudly and never used to. The speed of the ticks changes with engine speed. Its in the rear of the engine compartment just below where the factory hood lamp is attached to the underside of the hood. My finger is placed on the part in question.
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Evaporative Purge Solenoid. It's supposed to tick. It's part of the emissions control system. It controls the quantity and rate of fuel vapor released from the charcoal canister and into the intake manifold.
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The ticking can vary in frequency and loudness due to the changing rate of purge. I've noticed that in my '97 neon, '96 cherokee, and '99 cherokee.
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Yeah, I found mine yesterday too. It was loud and I almost thought I had a rod starting to knock. I guess I never paid much attention to it before, but upon investigation found this....you can feel it ticking too. It was a big relief. I love that little thing.
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No, that's aftermarket. A guy named Emmit_brown sells various versions on Ebay, apparently they start ticking like that if the plutonium in them gets low. No wonder you haven't been able to time travel.
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If you change it you are supposed to change it and the flux capacitor out together. You are in luck as AutoZone is having a sale on the pair during this week.
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i know they all tick. and its working if it ticks.. but if i buy a new purge solenoid will the ticking be not as loud?? or how do i make it so i cant hear it inside the vehicle..
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This has me thinkin' (dangerous...) If this solenoid isn't working, would it cause a pressure buildup that would make it very difficult to fill the gas tank? Last week I started having very quick cutoffs of the gas pump at two different stations, and I knew it had something to do with the charcoal canister (or its control).
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thoughts? Suggestions?
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This has me thinkin' (dangerous...) If this solenoid isn't working, would it cause a pressure buildup that would make it very difficult to fill the gas tank? Last week I started having very quick cutoffs of the gas pump at two different stations, and I knew it had something to do with the charcoal canister (or its control).
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thoughts? Suggestions?
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Originally Posted by tx96
This has me thinkin' (dangerous...) If this solenoid isn't working, would it cause a pressure buildup that would make it very difficult to fill the gas tank? Last week I started having very quick cutoffs of the gas pump at two different stations, and I knew it had something to do with the charcoal canister (or its control).
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thoughts? Suggestions?