Kia Forte BD Quiz
Engine Control System/Fuel System

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
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Specifications

Specification

Item Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω) 18,5–22,5 [23 °C]

Description and Operation

Description

The Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the expansion tank and controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve and opens when the ECM grounds the valve control line. When the passage is open (PCSV ON), fuel vapor stored in the canister is purged into the intake manifold.

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Harness Connector

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.

  2. Disconnect the PCSV connector.

  3. Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the PCSV.

  4. Make sure the resistance is within specification.

    Specification: 18.5–22.5 [23 °C]

Removal and Installation

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector (A) and vapor hose (B).

  3. Remove the purge control solenoid valve (C).

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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