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Engine Control System/Fuel System

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)

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Specifications

Specification

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)

Item Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω) 18,5–22,5 [23 °C]
Pin 2

Description and Operation

Description

The purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) is a solenoid valve installed on the expansion tank that controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold.

Evaporated gas collected in the canister is supplied to the intake manifold when the PCSV is opened by the ECM control signal.

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

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

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

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

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

Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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