The purge solenoid is a pneumatic device that meters the air and fuel (purge) vapor flow to the purge port. In a sense, the purge solenoid is comparable to a fuel injector, because the metered purge flow follows the same slope and offset characteristics. However, the purge solenoid normally runs with a duty cycle at a fixed frequency because the opening response is significantly slower than a fuel injector. It would not practical to run the solenoid synchronously with engine events except perhaps at very low RPM. The normal frequencies for the purge solenoid are between 8 and 20 Hz.
If there is Open in PCSV circuit, PCM sets DTC P0444.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy | ● Circuit continuity check, open | ● Poor connection ● Open or Short to ground in power circuit ● Open in control circuit ● PCSV |
Enable Conditions | ||
Threshold Value | ● Disconnected | |
Diagnostic Time | ● Continuous | |
MIL ON Condition | ● 2 driving cycle |
Item | Specification |
PCSV Coil Resistance | 16Ω at 20 ℃ (68℉) |