Vapor canister vent solenoid

[JTR1970]

I'm replacing the vapor canister vent solenoid on my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport 1.5 L Outer Banks, and I cannot get it "seated" back into the carbon canister. Nothing is clicking it back into place, so the component is just placed loosely in the canister. Any guidance?

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[thomasm23]

Questiions:

I have never heard of a vapor canister vent solenoid failing on the BS. I have replaced my EVAP purge valve assembly twice.

What code were you getting to determine this was an issue?

Can you post a photo of the old vapor canister vent solenoid?

 

[Dude]

ChatGPT has a pretty long response which could message to you if interested or you could use these two prompts

1. How to replace vapor canister vent solenoid on 2022 Ford Bronco Sport 1.5L (not full size Bronco)

2. The replacement (new) vapor canister vent solenoid is not “seating" back into the carbon canister. Nothing is clicking vapor canister vent solenoid back into place, so the vapor canister vent solenoid is just placed loosely in the canister

But I can summarize …

The Bronco Sport 1.5L EVAP vent solenoid does NOT “snap directly” into the charcoal canister by itself. It requires either:
1. A separate rubber grommet / seal that stayed behind in the old canister or
2. A plastic retaining clip or bracket that transfers from the old solenoid
OR
3. The vehicle uses a non-serviceable vent valve that is integrated into a hose assembly, meaning the solenoid alone will never lock in.

I don’t trust ChatGPT which is why I didn’t post its full response but I can send to you if you don’t want to input those two prompts into ChatGPT

 

[JTR1970]

Thanks much! Yeah, I've tried the guidance from ChatGPT and Google's AI overview. For some reason, I just can't seem to align the valve while applying pressure so it locks into place in the canister. Frustrating.

 

[JTR1970]

Questiions:

I have never heard of a vapor canister vent solenoid failing on the BS. I have replaced my EVAP purge valve assembly twice.

What code were you getting to determine this was an issue?

Can you post a photo of the old vapor canister vent solenoid?

I'm getting the P0456 code. Here's the component:

I just can't get it seated properly in the canister even when twisting in reverse of the way I removed it.

 

[Dude]

The “instructions “ say

• Align the orientation tab/flat side on the solenoid with the canister port.
• Push firmly straight in until the retaining clip engages (or until stops on the grommet)

Probably doesn’t help huh?

 

[JTR1970]

The “instructions “ say

• Align the orientation tab/flat side on the solenoid with the canister port.
• Push firmly straight in until the retaining clip engages (or until stops on the grommet)

Probably doesn’t help huh?

It's odd because nothing's engaging (and I've tried replacing the old component without any luck). I'm hoping I just need to get a better angle on it.

 

[Dude]

My first guess is the part needed to make the solenoid seal is now on the inside of the canister

 

[Bronco II]

When you gas up your Bronco do you fill it up until you can't get anymore gas in it. If you do you are over fill the fuel tank and causing your the problem. Fill the Bronco till the pump kicks off then stop, if it stops at lets say .21 cents and you want to go to.25 cents that's ok but dollars more will give you fuel system problems.

I'm getting the P0456 code. Here's the component:

I just can't get it seated properly in the canister even when twisting in reverse of the way I removed it.

 

[jkernitzki]

When you gas up your Bronco do you fill it up until you can't get anymore gas in it. If you do you are over fill the fuel tank and causing your the problem. Fill the Bronco till the pump kicks off then stop, if it stops at lets say .21 cents and you want to go to.25 cents that's ok but dollars more will give you fuel system problems.

I’m a “second click” person, just to account for any frothing during the first fill. Never get more than another dime’s worth of gas out of it.

I have driven cars that were so notorious for bad fill necks that they required four or five repeats to actually fill the tank.

 

[RSH]

Looking at the diagrams of the charcoal canister assembly I think you'll need to remove the canister so you will have complete access to install the vent solenoid. Then reinstall the canister and it's connections.
Hopefully the canister isn't damaged where the solenoid connects to the canister. Good luck.

 

[thomasm23]

I'm getting the P0456 code. Here's the component:

I just can't get it seated properly in the canister even when twisting in reverse of the way I removed it.

Why did you want to replace this item?

P0456 is indicative of a problem with the EVAP system. The most common issues are with the fuel door sealing properly and the EVAP purge valve assembly.

 

[incavulator]

P0456 will set for a leak anywhere in the fuel tank/system. It's intended to detect a leak >=0.020" in diameter that would result in fuel vapors escaping to the atmosphere.

 

[JTR1970]

Why did you want to replace this item?

P0456 is indicative of a problem with the EVAP system. The most common issues are with the fuel door sealing properly and the EVAP purge valve assembly.

That was the recommended fix from my reader. I should have listened to my gut and gone with the purge valve assembly first.

 

[Whpony96]

The BIG question is that a Ford Motorcraft replacement or a something else like Dorman?

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