It is behind/below the throttle body. If the intake tube is removed it can easily be seen.

 

spongebob

Thanks for confirming that its back behind the TB and in front of the firewall.

I will check it out as soon as possible.

Has anyone been able to service the purge valve? Not too much can be done if the winding went open, however maybe if there is some dirt or something going on could it be successfully cleaned?

My check engine light comes on after approx 200 mile intervals.

I appreciate the reply.

Tony

 

Lots of times it is intermittent, possibly sticking from wear, or not closing completely, causing a very small vacuum leak. Sometimes they will even set random lean codes. I would recommend just replacing it and saving yourself the hassle, and because I don't think it is too expensive.

 

SpongeBob,

You were right on with the valve location. I thought I would take it out this evening and pick up the new part in the morning with other car. Things didnt work out as I planned. I could get the lower hose clamp lowered off the valve and the hose removed but the upper clamp is going to take some doing. I am good working with a mirror and I could also feel it really good from the top and bottom but I couldnt get a reliable grip on the clamp tangs to muscle it off the valve. Actually I was trying to remove the clamp and hose from the engine which seemed easier than trying to slip it off the valve.

It was dark, I couldnt quite see reliably how the valve is mounted to the cushiony mounting bracket so that I could remove it had I gotten the hose clamp off the other end of the valve.

Perhaps you can share your experience in the replacement process.

Thanks again for letting me know exactly where the valve is.

Tony