Kia Picanto: Evaporative Emission Control System / Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
Specifications
Item
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Specification
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Coil Resistance (Ω)
| 18.5 - 22.5 [23°C(73.4°F)]
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Description and operation
Installed
on the surge tank, the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) controls the
passage between the canister and the intake manifold. This solenoid
valve 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.

Schematic diagrams


Repair procedures
1. | Turn the ignition switch OFF. |
2. | Disconnect the PCSV connector. |
3. | Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2. |
4. | Check that the resistance is within the specification.
Specification: 18.5 - 22.5 [23°C(73.4°F)] |
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1. | Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. |
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). |
4. | Disconnect the vapor hoses (B) from the purge control solenoid valve. |
5. | Remove the PCSV (C) by loosening the mounting bolt.
Purge control solenoid valve bracket mounting bolt:
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft) |
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| Install the component to 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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| Keep foreign materials away from the valve. |
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1. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2.Remove the fuel tank assembly.
(Refer to Fuel System - "Fuel Tank")
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Description and operation
Description
A
ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the
chances of incorrect installation, which would seal the fuel filler.
After the ...
Other information:
1. Push the AUTO button. The modes,
fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning
will be controlled automatically
according to the temperature
setting.
2. Set the temperature control knob
to set the desired temperature.
NOTICE
To turn the automatic operation
off, select any but ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Manual Transaxle Oil Level Check
1. Stop the engine and then raise the vehicle using the lift.
2. Remove the oil filler plug (A).
3. Check the condition of the oil and make sure that it is at the proper level (A).
4. Install the oil filler plug (A).
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