SleeperJeff

GREAT CAR!! Bought 1st wk of Jan, 2009, just went over 225,000 miles - TROUBLE FREE. YES, I've had to replace some stuff (brakes, shocks & sruts, plugs [@ 223,000 miles]) As far as Firestone?!?!?! I "only got 96,000 miles off the originals - 120,000 (and counting) on the replacements. Being an AMSOIL dlr helps - oil changes every 24,000. I work as a courier, delivering medications - avg 4 - 600 miles PER DAY. ONLY problem I have NOT solved, is a vacuum leak in the purge system - anybody tell me WHERE the purge valve/cannister is hidden???

sleeper

Welcome... You didn't mention which motor you had, so here's the 2.4L

Look at #6 (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve

whopper

Great picture - thanks, will save that for my HHR files.

stranger

You have a pic like that for the SS?

sleeper

I don't, sorry...

SleeperJeff

Hey Sleeper - Thanks, a TON, for the diagram. I have the 2.2 engine, but this gives me a great start. Even this old, blind deaf guy might be able to find it NOW!!! (;O))

fastsuv

The purge solenoid is on the engine, but the vent solenoid for the canister is under the car, in front of the rear axle. This is where it usually leaks. I replaced my vent solenoid last year after the plastic case cracked, causing a leak that kept setting a code. It comes out without tools and is reasonably priced at the dealer. Don't remember exactly how much but maybe around $20.

Steve

SleeperJeff

THANKS - will have it "up in the air" this wknd.

Goose2448

Thats great to hear. I only got about 52K out of my firestones.

sleeper