Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Emission Control System

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)

In this manual: Emission Control System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
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Specifications

Specification

Item Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω) 22,0–26,0 [20 °C]

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. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the air cleaner.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

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

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

  5. Remove the valve (C) from the expansion tank by pulling it out.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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