I got the P0496 code last week, ordered ACDelco p/n 214-2317 on Amazon for ~$22 (it's a different p/n on the 1.4L engine btw), and installed it today. It definitely was broken. On the brand new one I could not blow through it.
On the old one I could blow through it somewhat, it was partially stuck open. Then I put 12V on the terminals and heard it click, and I could still partially blow through it.
Now I will clear the code and assume the problem is solved. Cheap fix.
I have 63825 miles on mine.
On the old one I could blow through it somewhat, it was partially stuck open. Then I put 12V on the terminals and heard it click, and I could still partially blow through it.
Now I will clear the code and assume the problem is solved. Cheap fix.
I have 63825 miles on mine.