Evap purge control solenoid

1998 HONDA ACCORD

150 MILES

ALEXNGUYEN

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Hi, I bought this 98 accord v6 few years back, and i just found out that it was running without the evap purge control solenoid. The 2 pin connector is empty, nothing connect to it, so the previous owner must bypass it somehow, it was running fine, lately i find that the car sometime feels like the engine doesnt get enough gas, i have to floor the gas pedal few times before it idle normally, and smell gas sometime. My question is can i install that evap connector cable, if i buy one, what do i have to do in order to install it, or just run without it.
Thanks for your help
Alex

Apr 9, 2012 at 9:39 PM

HMAC300

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if you have been running for this long it shouldn't hurt it, but you would need a new evap canniste solenoid as you sya you have hte connector. But check your fuel pressure it may be low.

Apr 9, 2012 at 10:29 PM

FIXITMR

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not likely a problem since has been running so long without it.

Apr 9, 2012 at 10:45 PM

DJCL

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Is the engine light on? It should be with a missing purge valve. I would want to check the computer for trouble codes. I would also recommend checking the timing belt to see if it's off

Apr 9, 2012 at 11:31 PM

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