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Just starting to get my feet wet with these forum settings so please bear with me. I've been very pleased with my 2000 Toyota Solara so now after just 95, 600 miles the dreaded check engine light comes on. Like some drivers I try to do my own maintenance. I'm not afraid to get dirty after dealing with vintage motorcycles for over 25 years. I have a Haynes manual in hand so I'm learning my way around the lingo. This is my first car with this check engine light. How serious does this light get involved with the overall driveablity of my car. Can it leave me stranded? All these electronic gizmo's can be confusing and expensive !
This is where I'm at right now. I opted for the free code check from my local parts supplier. I was warned this procedure is not absolute. This is what I was told. I don't get a code number but the result was a faulty CCV vent control solenoid or possible open circuit or short condition.
In my haynes manual chapter 6, emissions section on page 6-34, illustration 19.37b the vacuum switching valve for the canister closed valve, [CCV] are they one in the same parts? Is this the part I need to test? Thanks for your time and support. I'll try not to be too much of a bother just like my Toyota.
Just starting to get my feet wet with these forum settings so please bear with me. I've been very pleased with my 2000 Toyota Solara so now after just 95, 600 miles the dreaded check engine light comes on. Like some drivers I try to do my own maintenance. I'm not afraid to get dirty after dealing with vintage motorcycles for over 25 years. I have a Haynes manual in hand so I'm learning my way around the lingo. This is my first car with this check engine light. How serious does this light get involved with the overall driveablity of my car. Can it leave me stranded? All these electronic gizmo's can be confusing and expensive !
This is where I'm at right now. I opted for the free code check from my local parts supplier. I was warned this procedure is not absolute. This is what I was told. I don't get a code number but the result was a faulty CCV vent control solenoid or possible open circuit or short condition.
In my haynes manual chapter 6, emissions section on page 6-34, illustration 19.37b the vacuum switching valve for the canister closed valve, [CCV] are they one in the same parts? Is this the part I need to test? Thanks for your time and support. I'll try not to be too much of a bother just like my Toyota.
