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
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the trunk room lamp (A) by pressing the hook.
3.
Disconnect the trunk room lamp connector (A).
Installat ...
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use all year round, including snowy and icy road conditions. All season tires are
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