Component Inspection

Visual Inspection
1. Check damage, looseness or poor connection on hoses for the fuel evaporative system.
2. Has a problem been found?
  YES
  - Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure
  NO
  - Go to 2 "Check PCSV" procedure.
Check PCSV
1. Disconnect a hose between a surge tank and PCSV. (Surge tank side only)
2. Connect a vacuum gauge to a hose, and apply vacuum.
3. Is it possible to make vacuum?
  YES
  - Go to 3 "Check ECM/PCM" procedure.
  NO
  - Substitute with a known-good PCSV and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace PCSV and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check ECM/PCM
1. Connect scantool on the DLC ( Data Link Connector)
2. Perform Action Test for Canister Vent Solenoid Valve with scantool
3. Check clicking sound of PCSV.
  
  Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Actuation Test Parameter
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Is the PCSV normal ?
  YES
  - Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, ending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  NO
  - Substitute with a known-good ECM/PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ECM/PCM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  NOTE: There is a memory reset function on scantool that can erase optional parts automatically detected and memorized by ECM/PCM.
  Before or after testing ECM/PCM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the ECM/PCM