Kia Carens: Engine Control System / Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Description and operation
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank and controls
the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve
and is open when the ECM grounds the valve control line. When the passage is
open (PCSV ON), fuel vapor stored in the canister is transferred to the intake
manifold.
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the injector connector.
3.
Measure resistance b ...
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
22.0 ~ 26.0 [20°C(68°F)]
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Other information:
Replacement
[Removal]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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General Inspection
After or before servicing the EPS system, perform the troubleshooting and test
procedure as follows. Compare the system condition with normal condition in
the table below and if abnormal symptom is detected, perform necessary remedy
and inspection.
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