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Blacktop Canister Valve Resistance?
the_big_1 - 8/11/20 at 09:07 PM

Hi guys,

Looking to try have no active codes on my Blacktop and not having the canister valve, I am planning putting a resistor in. Does anyone know what the valve resistance is or resistor size to fit? I don't have a valve to measure etc.

Cheers!!!


big_wasa - 8/11/20 at 09:16 PM

I’ve fitted a 2w 12v bulb on a little bracket under the dash.


the_big_1 - 8/11/20 at 09:21 PM

Hi ya!!!!

Sounds like about 70 - 80 ohms.
Will see what I have around. Might have something, even a bulb too if needed.

Many thanks!!!!


big_wasa - 8/11/20 at 09:31 PM

I have had a meter on one but I can’t remember. You want a small enough current flow to cause no damage but enough so the ecu thinks the valve is working.


big_wasa - 8/11/20 at 09:32 PM

Oh and As it’s looking for current flow you want a bulb not an led


the_big_1 - 8/11/20 at 09:33 PM

Yep. 2W does sound about right for a solenoid.
If I had the original, I could have fitted that behind the dash lol