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
Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
2.
Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).
3.
To install, reverse the removal procedure ...
Description and operation
Description
Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve
timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal
which is calculated by the engine speed and load.
By controlling CVVT, the valve ove ...