Emission Control System
Repair Procedures
In this manual: Emission Control System
10steps
~60min
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Inspection
[System Inspection]- Disconnect the vapor hose from the intake manifold and connect the vacuum pump to the nipple on the intake manifold. · With cold engine [engine coolant temperature < 60 °C]
Engine
Operating
ConditionApplied
VacuumResult Idle Min. 20 inHg
(Min. 0.7 kgf/cm², Min. 67.7 kPa)Vacuum is applied 3000 rpm - Check the following items when applying vacuum to the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV). · With warm engine [Engine coolant temperature > 80 °C]
Engine
Operating
ConditionApplied
VacuumResult Idle Min. 20 inHg
(Min. 0.7 kgf/cm², Min. 67.7 kPa)Vacuum is applied Within 3 minutes after starting the engine at 3000 rpm Try to apply vacuum Vacuum is released 3 minutes after starting the engine at 3000 rpm Min. 20 inHg
(Min. 0.7 kgf/cm², Min. 67.7 kPa)Vacuum will be held momentarily, then released - Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Disconnect the PCSV connector (A).
- Disconnect the vapor hose (B) connected to the intake manifold from the PCSV.

- Connect a vacuum pump to the nipple and apply vacuum.
- Ground the PCSV control line and check valve operation with battery voltage applied to the PCSV (open) and removed (closed).
Battery Voltage Valve Vacuum Connected Open Released Disconnected Close Supplied - Measure the resistance of the PCSV coil.
Specifications: 22.0 ~ 26.0 [20 °C]
- Select "Leak Test".

- Continue the test in accordance with the instructions on the screen.

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