Where is the purge valve solenoid located?

2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
150,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I want to clean the purge valve solenoid to fix a p0440 code, but I can't find the purge solenoid.
Feb 27, 2024 at 7:38 AM
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The purge valve solenoid is located right above the engine oil filter. Here are the instructions on how to change it out. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Feb 27, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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anything?
May 11, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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