Originally Posted by Rambrosi View Post
I have an 03 es300 which is generating the P0 code for vacuum leak.
I have tested the solenoid on the engine and all of the hoses but everything works. This leaves the solenoid above the charcoal canister next to the muffler which I am unable to find the name of.
I need 2 questions answered.

1. What is the name of the solenoid next to the charcoal canister underneath the rear of the car next to the muffler?

2. From what I can I I need to drop the cross member which involves part of the rear stabilizer and is this safe and if not is there an easier way to get to this part right bove that crossmember?

Thanks in advance,
Ray

 

I was planning on changing mine next spring. It's just not a critical thing, just leaves that light on.

The part is called the canister vent solenoid. It's $37 at Amazon and also available at Rock Auto. I've not done it yet but seen several DIY vids or read procedures, nobody dropped anything to get at it.

 

Thanks Oro but I believe that you have mistakenly given me the wrong information. This isnt the part that sits on the engine by the intake, this is underneath the car and connects directly into the charcoal canister. The dealer told me that the entire charcoal canister must be purchased at a whopping 385.00. I called my local O'Reilleys and they don't even show the part. Oh how I wish you were right. I got exited there for a second then life kicked in. I have attached a picture of the part at any rate.

 

No, the canister vent solenoid is in that picture above. it's to the left of what you circled. From mechanics I've talked to, that is the part that typically fails. You circled a purge valve - not usually the culprit but you can go underneath with a vacuum gauge and test them to see what is at fault.

The part in the engine pay is the vacuum switching valve AFAIK.

You can get take-off parts much more cheaply on ebay and recyclers. The valves are available separately.

I may jack up the car and crawl underneath on Tuesday when I am off work and test these components on my own car and see if I can post some better info then.

 

Wow I completely missed the mark here thanks again! Renewed hope. Can you give me a direct link to the page where I can buy it?