Component Tests and General Diagnostics
SYSTEM INSPECTION1. 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, do as follows.
A Connect the Special Service Tools New Generation Star (NGS) tester.
B Verify that diagnostic trouble code No. P0443 is not displayed. If code No. P0443 is shown, carry out troubleshooting of the code No. P0443.
C If diagnostic trouble codes are not shown, check the following.
- Purge solenoid valve.
6. Reconnect the vacuum hose.
7. Connect the Special Service Tools New Generation Star (NGS) tester.
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 "PRGV". Operate the purge solenoid valve and check if the idle condition changes.
10. If the condition does not change, do as follows.
A Turn the ignition switch to ON.
B Verify that diagnostic trouble code No. P0443 is not displayed. If code No. P0443 is shown, carry out troubleshooting of the code No. P0443.
C Increase duty value of the purge solenoid valve from 0% to 100% by using the "PRGV". 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.