Hi everyone,

I am working on a 1999 Jag XJ8 naturally aspirated V8 with 113,000 miles.

I recently replaced my purge solenoid valve, part #LNC1515AA, with a Jaguar OEM part in response to the circuit code, P0443. The code returned a few days later due to the replacement being stuck open; same as the original. I believe this happened because the replacement, while never before used, was quite old. And given the age, Jag isn't currently making new valves.

I am writing to ask if anyone has had any luck using a Ford analog. I found through Autozone, a Duralast purge valve for a 4.0L 1998 Ford Ranger. The part is new and has a lifetime waranty so I can return if it doesn't work. But before I purchase this and attempt trial and error, I was wondering if anyone has had any luck using a non Jaguar purge valve. Did it work? Is there a better replacement than the one I found? The one I have sourced is the "Duralast Canister Purge Valve PV232." My hope is that this part will be slightly newer as it is made by Duralast and perhaps it wont have a tendency to seize like the Jaguar parts seem to.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Ryan

 

Greetings,

I am looking for the purge valve on a 2000 Vandenplas?

Any luck? Any tips on figuring out how you know it is bad? I have a P0456 small evap leak and am trying to figure that out.

 

You can take off, clean and test with 12 volts and listen for clicks. Small leak more likely dried out o-rings. Was on mine. Smoke test will find. I have one to sell.

 

use the evap test port with a real smoke machine and watch the ball bounce

 

I have one sitting in my garage that was working last time used