How to replace the Canister Purge Valve and Vapor Canister for the Acura MDX?

The Evaporative Emissions Control (EVAP) system stops fuel vapors from polluting the atmosphere. On hot days, these vapors expand in the fuel tank until a certain pressure is reached. They're then routed through valves and the EVAP canister for temporary storage. When conditions allow, the PCM opens the canister purge valve, letting vapors mix with the air/fuel mixture to be burned. The EVAP system includes the canister, filter, vent shut valve, two-way valve, bypass solenoid valve, and fuel tank pressure sensor. Symptoms of a faulty system include fuel odor and poor engine performance. Professional troubleshooting and replacement is recommended.

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Acura MDX Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
Part Number: 36162-RDV-J01
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- Other Name: Vent Control Solenoid; Purge Control Valve, Purge Valve
- Replaces: 36162-RDM-A01
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
Part Number: 36162-RMX-A01
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly, Purge Control Solenoid
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Valve
Part Number: 36162-RJA-A01
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- Other Name: Valve, Purge Control Solenoid; Purge Control Valve, Purge Valve
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Acura MDX Canister Vent Shut Valve
Part Number: 17310-TA0-A01
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- Other Name: Control Valve
- Replaced by: 17310-TBA-A01
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Acura MDX Vapor Canister Valve (Made In Mexico)
Part Number: 17310-S84-L31
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- Other Name: Valve, Canister Vent Shut (Made In Mexico) ; Vent Control Solenoid; Solenoid Valve, Vent Control Solenoid
- Replaces: 17310-S84-L01, 17310-S84-L02
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Stay
Part Number: 36163-R70-A00
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- Other Name: Stay, Purge Control Solenoid ; Purge Valve Bracket; Purge Valve Bracket
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
Part Number: 36162-5G0-A01
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly, Purge Control Solenoid
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Acura MDX Vapor Canister-Purge Control Valve
Part Number: 17310-TBA-A01
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- Other Name: Valve, Canister Vent Shut; Control Valve, Vent Control Solenoid, Vent Valve
- Replaces: 17310-SNA-A01, 17310-TA0-A01
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
Part Number: 36162-5AY-H01
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly , Purge Control Solenoid; Control Valve, Purge Solenoid, Purge Valve
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Valve
Part Number: 36162-PGK-A02
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- Other Name: Valve, Purge Control Solenoid; Purge Control Valve
- Replaces: 36162-PGK-A01
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
Part Number: 36162-5R7-A01
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly, Purge Control Solenoid; Purge Solenoid, Purge Valve
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Acura MDX Stay, Purge Control Solenoid
Part Number: 36163-6S9-A00
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- Other Name: STAY, PUR CONT SOL; Control Valve Bracket, Purge Valve Bracket
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Valve
Part Number: 36162-RCA-A01
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- Other Name: Valve, Purge Control Solenoid; Purge Control Valve
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Acura MDX VALVE, PUR CONT SOL
Part Number: 36162-5G0-A02
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- Other Name: Control Valve, Purge Solenoid
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Acura MDX Original Canister Vent Shut Valve Fit
Part Number: 17311-TA0-A01
$66.29 MSRP: $92.45
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- Other Name: Valve Assembly, Canister Vent Shut ; Control Valve
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Acura MDX Purge Control Solenoid Stay
Part Number: 36163-RCJ-A00
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- Other Name: Stay, Purge Control Solenoid
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Acura MDX Canister Purge Valve

The Acura MDX Canister Purge Valve prevents gasoline vapors from escaping and directs them into the engine for clean burning. Nestled between the charcoal canister and intake manifold, the Canister Purge Valve opens when the engine vacuum and the electronic control unit signal coincide, allowing hydrocarbons stored in the canister to be mixed with incoming air and burned rather than drifting into the sky. When in the closed position, the Canister Purge Valve traps the vapors inside the activated charcoal canister, which has a huge surface area to adsorb the fuel until conditions permit it to be purged safely. Over the years, only diagnostic refinements have been made in Acura MDX models in terms of computers, still keeping the vacuum-actuated, computer-supervised solenoid design. In the OBD II versions, the Canister Purge Valve works with a vent solenoid and a tank pressure sensor so the control module can seal the system, draw a slight vacuum, and verify leak-free integrity, illuminating the check engine lamp if targets are missed. There is no alternative style in production Acuras, so every MDX uses the same electrically triggered Canister Purge Valve, meaning symptoms of failure such as rough idle, higher emissions, and stored trouble codes are the same on every car in the line. Overall, the Acura name is benefiting from this small yet important component.

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Acura MDX Canister Purge Valve Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
36162-RDV-J01
Q: How to replace the Canister Purge Valve and Vapor Canister for the Acura MDX?
A:
The Evaporative Emissions Control (EVAP) system stops fuel vapors from polluting the atmosphere. On hot days, these vapors expand in the fuel tank until a certain pressure is reached. They're then routed through valves and the EVAP canister for temporary storage. When conditions allow, the PCM opens the canister purge valve, letting vapors mix with the air/fuel mixture to be burned. The EVAP system includes the canister, filter, vent shut valve, two-way valve, bypass solenoid valve, and fuel tank pressure sensor. Symptoms of a faulty system include fuel odor and poor engine performance. Professional troubleshooting and replacement is recommended.