Kia Sportage: Evaporative Emission Control System / Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Description and operation
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank and controls
the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve
and 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.

Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
22.0 - 26.0 [20°C(68°F)]
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Circuit Diagram
Terminal Information
Terminal Illustration
Terminal Function
No.
Function
Connected ...
Other information:
• This warning message may appear when :
- There are foreign substances on the rear bumper or inside the rear bumper.
- The vehicle carries a trailer or carrier on the rear.
- Driving in rural areas with little traffic or open terrains such as wide expanse
of desert.
- There is heavy snow ...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
2.
Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A).
3.
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Elect ...