Hey guys, got the DTC code p2259 today. Researched the issue well on the forums and came to the conclusion I have to replace my Air Solenoid Valve.

While looking around Amazon, there are literally dozens of results, ranging from $15 to $40. They all look like they come from the same manufacturer. My question is; is there a difference in buying the $15 one vs the $40 one? Links down below.

 

I can't tell you the difference between the $15 and $40 one but I can tell you that I bought in 2017 and it still works while was DOA (wouldn't hold vacuum).

My DOA solenoid looks like both of the ones you mention (with the semi-circles cast into the top).

It's a crapshoot either way. At least the solenoids aren't hard to replace.

 

Thanks so much for your suggestions. I'll go ahead and get that $24 one you linked.

 

All of mine tested good, including the purge valve solenoid so I didn't need one. While ordering other stuff on RockAuto I saw a normal solenoid on the EVAP tab for cheap and ordered it up. It tested good out of the box and is now just a hot spare I keep in the toolbox.

It was this SKP part, erroneously listed as the EVAP PURGE valve:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+solenoid,4936

 

Just make sure you test the new solenoid before you install it.
Scroll to the bottom.

Apply 10 psi vacuum to port A without power applied and it should hold it with minimal loss for several minutes.
Apply 12v (from any common wall wart power brick) and the vacuum should be lost.