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Old 03-01-2019, 08:15 AM   #29
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Re: OBD Code Definitions 1993 Trans Sport

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Originally Posted by Blue Bowtie View Post
At some point in that era (maybe 1993, or 94-95) the canister purge solenoid went to a pulse width modulated (PWM) arrangement where the ECM would turn the solenoid on and off rapidly at part throttle, low load, to purge the EVAP canister. The solenoid is supplied by 12VDC and switched by the ECM. You can measure the resistance of the solenoid, and expect to read around 25-35Ω. You could also apply 12V to the solenoid and listen for the click when it moves.

As for the temperature sensor resistances, this table is still valid:

THANKS BBT! That is exactly what I was looking for!
I'll let you know the results.
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