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by oregonsixteen
Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:42 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Code 35 - Canister purge solenoid valve; solving the problem
Replies: 28
Views: 7115

of course they're not going to do it for free. they quoted 50-75 depending on what the code it. don't even know why that should matter. no, the code stayed the same. If they'll reset it for free, go ahead... but I suspect they're more likely to charge you for the service, potentially as much as the ...
by oregonsixteen
Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:39 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Code 35 - Canister purge solenoid valve; solving the problem
Replies: 28
Views: 7115

i've already tried that. looks like that resets the ECU but does not erase the code. i'll try the other procedure to erase the code. hope that works. You can also brainwash it by disconnecting the negative battery cable, going to grab a beer in the air conditioning, then coming back and reconnecting...
by oregonsixteen
Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:57 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Code 35 - Canister purge solenoid valve; solving the problem
Replies: 28
Views: 7115

i've done the following 1) checked the wiring harness - OK 2) checked the solenoid - OK 3) replaced the ECU 4) nope no other error codes none of that helped. that's when i complained to my local subaru dealer that the solenoid they sold me didn't fix the problem. and that's also when they told me it...
by oregonsixteen
Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Code 35 - Canister purge solenoid valve; solving the problem
Replies: 28
Views: 7115

So... the new solenoid valve did not solve the problem. I wonder what the problem is then...
vrg3 wrote:No, they're not. If the problem goes away, the CEL goes away.

But if you want to try asking your ECU to clear its codes, you can:

http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/engine.html
by oregonsixteen
Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:18 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Code 35 - Canister purge solenoid valve; solving the problem
Replies: 28
Views: 7115

Hi all, I got the same code 35 on my 91 L Wagon. I replaced the solenoid valve with a new one from my local dealer but the CEL still won't go off. I called the dealer and they told me that it's a "hard code" that won't go away on its own even though the problem is fixed. They said I had to...