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Purge Control Inspection


SYSTEM / OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
1. Start and warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.
2. Let the engine idle.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose between the purge solenoid valve and the charcoal canister.




4. Put a finger to the purge solenoid valve and verify that there is no vacuum applied.
5. If there is vacuum, proceed as follows.





- Connect the SSTs (NGS) to the data link connector 2 located under the driver side dashboard.
- Verify that diagnostic trouble code No. P0443 is not displayed.
- If code No. P0443 is shown, carry out troubleshooting of the code No. P0443.
- If diagnostic trouble code is not shown, check the following.
- Purge solenoid valve.
6. Reconnect the vacuum hose.
7. Connect the SSTs (NGS) to the data link connector 2 located under the driver side dashboard.
8. Select the "SIMULATION TEST" function on the NGS display.
9. Increase the duty value of the purge solenoid valve from 0% to 100% by using the "PRG V". Operate the purge solenoid valve and check if the idle condition changes.
10. If the condition does not change, proceed as follows.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Verify that diagnostic trouble code No. P0443 is not displayed.
- If code No. P0443 is shown, carry out troubleshooting procedures for code No. P0443.
- Increase duty valve of the purge solenoid valve from 0% to 100% by using the "PRG V".
- Operate the purge solenoid valve and check if the operation sound of the valve is heard.
- If the operation sound is heard, check the following.
- Loose or damaged vacuum hose.
- If the operation sound is not heard, check the following
- Purge solenoid valve.