AIR bypass solenoid

97riocobra2

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I know most you guy turn off the smog system via a tune, but I am keeping it intact for now. I am wondering if anyone know where the heck the AIR injection bypass solenoid is located? I can not find much info for 96-98 on the subject. The Haynes Manual sucks on this subject.
Here is a diagram of the system itself:
SecondaryAircircuit.gif

I have the CEL P0411. I have checked the fuse, replaced the smog pump, checked the lines running to the diverters. Now my course of action is to replace the AIR bypass solenoid which I bought from Steve at Tousley Ford. If anyone can remember where this is located, it would be much appreciated.
 

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follow the vacume line off the passenger side air diferter... The spot that it connects to is the bypass...
 

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quick update:
-Found and Replaced the AIRB valve, code came back
-So I then checked the vacuum lines going to the AIR diverter valves upon cold start-up. The Passenger side vacuum line to the diverter had vacuum, the driver side did not. I found that the white vacuum line that runs from the drivers diverter to the AIRB valve had a hole in it.
- I replaced the vacuum line, cleared the code. Went on a drive and it came back.

I guess I am going to double check the vacuum line again and then test that the diverters are not stuck closed. Anyone have any suggestions? (other than getting a tune)
 

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