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Old 02-26-2022, 10:20 AM   #76
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Re: 1993 TrasSport 3.8L Quad Driver Codes 26 and 56

Where the heck is the canister purge solenoid on this 3.8L?
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Re: OBD Code Definitions 1993 Trans Sport

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Proms seem to be quite robust, don't hear much problems with them as as a rule That being said, they can be damaged by electrical static discharge, critically important that you be thoroughly grounded to the PCM. They are also subject to physical damage while removing or installing, be careful doing that.
Did all these trouble codes show up all at once, or gradually one at a time over a period of time?
I think the codes would have to have appeared over time, not all at once.
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Re: 1993 TrasSport 3.8L Quad Driver Codes 26 and 56

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Where the heck is the canister purge solenoid on this 3.8L?
I found the canister purge solenoid on the 3.8L. It's at the back of the engine, just back of the intake manifold, and forward of the heater blower motor; pretty well in the centered left to right. I changed it out before with a new unit but no change to the codes.

I am procrastinating but I am going to have to check the wiring and connectors to
to the purge valve, EGR valve, and the transaxle harness (shift and TCC solenoids). Still don't have much energy after having covid and pneumonia...dang it..
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Re: 1993 TrasSport 3.8L Quad Driver Codes 26 and 56

Can anybody tell me where the electrical connector for the shift solenoids is located on the outside of the transaxle?
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Re: 1993 TrasSport 3.8L Quad Driver Codes 26 and 56

Follow the wiring harness and you will see the external connector right above the vacuum modulator.

http://www.wwdsltd.com/files/4T60ESideCoverRemoved.jpg

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Question Re: 1993 TrasSport 3.8L Quad Driver Codes 26 and 56

Thanks for the picture Blue Bowtie.
6 wires in that transmission harness; brown, white, green, black, yellow, red.
Red goes to three solenoids that I can see. Would that make red a 12V supply, and the other colors the designated grounds from the PCM?
I see yellow, black, and green going to 3 solenoids.
What do the brown and white control?
I will search for a schematic in the service manual.

If I jumper A and B terminals on the diagnostic socket with the key on will I be able to check all of the grounds at the round connector above the modulator? I think I saw that in the manual?

Is it absolutely necessary to undo a frame member and lower the transaxle to remove the side cover? I would want to remove the minimal amount of stuff to get at those solenoids. If I have to change one solenoid I would like to change them all while I'm in there?
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Re: 1993 TrasSport 3.8L Quad Driver Codes 26 and 56

Here is a very helpful trouble shooting youtube vid by scannerdanner.
https://youtu.be/kQz3g4HIWgs
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