Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Emission Control System

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)

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Specifications

Specification

Item Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω) 18,5–22,5 [20 °C]

Description and Operation

Description

The purge control solenoid valve (PCSV), installed on the expansion tank, controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. This solenoid valve opens when the ECM grounds the valve control line. When the passage is open (PCSV ON), fuel vapor stored in the canister is delivered to 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: 22.0–26.0 Ω [20 °C]

Removal

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

  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - Engine Cover)

  3. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector (A).

  4. Disconnect the vapor hoses (B) from the purge control solenoid valve.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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