Kia Sportage: 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.
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
22.0 - 26.0 [20°C(68°F)]
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Circuit Diagram
Terminal Information
Terminal Illustration
Terminal Function
No.
Function
Connected ...
Other information:
The driver must be cautious in the below situations for the system may not assist
the driver and may not work properly.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor cover is dirty with rain, snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper near the sensor is covered or obstructed with forei ...
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2.
Remove the air cleaner and intake hose.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
3.
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