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With Manual Transaxle

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.

Purge Solenoid Valve:




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

Special Service Tool New Generation Star Tester Connected to Data Link Connector 2:




(1) Connect the Special Service Tool (SST) to the data link connector 2.
(2) Verify that diagnostic trouble code No. P0443 is not displayed. If code No. P0443 is shown, carry out troubleshooting of the code No. P0443.

6. Reconnect the vacuum hose.
7. Connect the SST to the data link connector 2.
8. Increase the duty value of the purge solenoid valve from 0% to 100% by using the "SIMULATION TEST' and "IDLING TEST" function. Operate the purge solenoid valve and check if the idle condition changes.
9. If the condition does not change, do as follows.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(2) Verify that diagnostic trouble code No. P0443 is not displayed. If code No. P0443 is shown, carry out troubleshooting of the code No, P0443.
(3) Increase duty value of the purge solenoid valve from 0% to 100% by using the "SIMULATION TEST' and "IG ON TEST" function. Operate the purge solenoid valve and check if the operation sound of the valve is heard.
I. If the operation sound is heard, check the following.
- Loose or damaged vacuum hose

II. If the operation sound is not heard, check the following.
- Purge solenoid valve