2012 - 2020 GM Ecotec 1.4L Turbo Engine Ticking Noise EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement

In this video we show how to identify ONE possible source of annoying ticking noises from the GM Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine, which is due to a dying EVAP canister purge solenoid valve assembly. This engine is found in the Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Sonic, among other GM models. Once identified, we go over how to replace this particular part with the latest genuine GM version of the part. The solenoid starts this louder abnormal ticking sound as it approaches end of life (they are never whisper quiet as there is some light sound that is normal though). If you let it go to long, eventually you will get a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) of P0496 when it fails altogether. Now some ticking sound on these GM 1.4L engines is normal too, and from the fuel injector design. So pay careful attention to the sound in the video during the unplug/plug wiring harness test, which is distinct from the "normal" ticking of a GM Ecotec 1.4L engine.

The vehicle shown is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO, but the procedure is applicable to any Chevrolet or Buick from 2012 thru 2020 with the Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine including the following models:

Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Trax, and Buick Encore

Chevrolet Sonic replace EVAP Purge Solenoid ticking noise
Chevrolet Cruze replace EVAP Purge Solenoid ticking noise
Chevrolet Trax replace EVAP Purge Solenoid ticking noise
Buick Encore replace EVAP Purge Solenoid ticking noise

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Chapters:
0:00 - Problem overview
0:44 - Recreating the problem live
1:33 - Replacement part number
2:10 - Removing the purge solenoid
3:42 - Installing new purge solenoid
4:14 - Defective part analysis

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