Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's, Olds 98 91-96, Buick Lesabres and Park Avenue 91-96. Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.
So, i just got the 98 se (Midnight Magic-MM) back from the shop on friday. original engine went bad and i was able to pick up a used one with only 136k on it from a local AAA yard. MM has run for just under 180 miles since i got him back friday morning. on the way home from work today my check engine light came on , so, when i got home home i pluged in the code reader and got said P Code (1676) looking online i was able to find that it has somthing to do with the EVAP and a selondoind of some kind. all of that is way over my head lol i was wondering if anyone on here had first hand knowledge with this problem and a SIMPLE step by step to get it fixed? if not at least some lead on where i could look to get an idea of it. i would be very greatful for any help in this matter. Thanks
They call me...Snowflake Mine:1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3800 II 250k miles (Bad engine) MODS: all chrome lug nuts, ported UIM LIM, 180 T-stat In Progress: Finished overhaul under the hood, & updated interior.
OURS(DD): 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 3100SFI 165k miles MODS: custom lights both front and back Hers: 04 Pontiac Aztec Base model. More to come later
EVAP CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL is on the engine near the coils and has 2 vacuum lines going to it.
Make sure the vacuum lines aren't disconnected or cracked. Check that the wires , the electrical connector and all the pins it plugs onto are in good condition.
If these things are OK, then replace it.
You can get a replacement for around $30
Thank you! Will check after work before I head out. called the auto parts store and they got one on reserve for me just in case.
They call me...Snowflake Mine:1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3800 II 250k miles (Bad engine) MODS: all chrome lug nuts, ported UIM LIM, 180 T-stat In Progress: Finished overhaul under the hood, & updated interior.
OURS(DD): 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 3100SFI 165k miles MODS: custom lights both front and back Hers: 04 Pontiac Aztec Base model. More to come later
, so, when i got home home i pluged in the code reader and got said P Code (1676) 
looking online i was able to find that it has somthing to do with the EVAP and a selondoind of some kind. all of that is way over my head lol 
i was wondering if anyone on here had first hand knowledge with this problem and a SIMPLE step by step to get it fixed? if not at least some lead on where i could look to get an idea of it. i would be very greatful for any help in this matter. Thanks 
Thank you! Will check after work before I head out. called the auto parts store and they got one on reserve for me just in case.