Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Repair procedures
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect the PCSV connector.
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Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2.
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Check that the resistance is within the specification.
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Specification: 22.0 - 26.0 Ω [20°C(68°F)]
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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
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Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector (A) and vapor
hoses (B).
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Remove the purge control solenoid valve (A).

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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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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Circuit Diagram
Terminal Information
Terminal Illustration
Terminal Function
No.
Function
Connected ...
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
6.9 - 7.9 [20°C(68°F)]
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Switch "OFF" ignition.
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Remedy
Coolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
Check the mounting bolts
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