Kia Optima: Evaporative Emission Control System / Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
Specifications
Item
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Specification
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Coil Resistance (Ω)
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22.0 - 26.0 [20°C (68°F)]
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Schematic diagrams
Harness Connector
Repair procedures
1. |
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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2. |
Disconnect the PCSV connector.
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3. |
Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2.
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4. |
Check that the resistance is within the specification.
Specification : 22.0 - 26.0Ω [20°C (68°F)]
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1. |
Disconnect the negative battery (-) terminal.
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2. |
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
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3. |
Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector (A).
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4. |
Disconnect the vapor hoses (B) from the purge control solenoid valve.
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5. |
Remove the valve (C) from the surge tank after pulling it.
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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Install the component with the specified torques.
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Note that internal damage may occur when the component
is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before
installing.
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Use care to keep foreign material out of the valve.
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative battery (-) terminal.
2.
Remove the [LH] rear wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "Rear Whee ...
Description and operation
Description
Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications
and the addition of special control components.
Modifica ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air
cleaner element.
3.
If the air cleaner element needs to be cleaned, blow compre ...
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the
parking brake pedal down as far as possible.
CAUTION - Parking brake
Driving with the parking brake applied will cause excessive brake pad (or
lining) and brake rotor wear.
Releasing the ...