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:
Components and components location
Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator dust cap
3. Insulator
4. Spring upper pad
5. Strut bearing
6. Strut bearing pad
7. Bumper rubber
8. Coil spring
9. Spring lower pad
Repair procedur ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Rear Oil Seal
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the automatic transaxle.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle")
2.
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