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How To Clean The Purge Solenoid?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by pingd, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. pingd

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    I need to do the whole EGR circuit cleaning routine - including the intake manifold.
    I decided to buy a used intake manifold [ebay/$120] ... amazingly it also came with the throttle body assembly, EGR pipe and purge valve/solenoid (aka canister purge valve/solenoid).
    I also ordered a brand new Toyota EGR cooler [ebay$172] so I shouldn't have to clean much the day of (i.e. just swap in the clean parts).

    Is it worth it to clean the purge valve - or should I just buy a new one?
    If yes, would this be the recommended way to clean it?



    There are also a few rubber hoses attached ... is this the recommended way to clean them?
    "Clean with a brush and soapy water. Then use a silicon based protectant."
     
    #1 pingd, Sep 18, 2019
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    Purge valve cleaning not necessary
     
    #2 tankyuong, Sep 19, 2019
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    I don't know what type of gunk could get in there?
     
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    Yeah it's likely fine. Also, maybe just continue to use the one that came with the car? Ditto for the throttle body?
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Sep 19, 2019
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