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Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV): Notes

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) controls evaporative gas gathered in canister. It is divided into duty type controlled by ECU and ON/OFF type controlled by vacuum in intake manifold and ECU.

PCV is closed when water temperature is low or engine is idle and is open when water temperature is in normal temperature. When it is open, evaporative gas in canister is flowed into the intake manifold.

Fig 1: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
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