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Description and Operation: Description

The Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank, and controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold.

The evaporative gases gathered in the canister are delivered to the intake manifold when the PCSV is opened by ECM control signal. The PCSV is a normally closed valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Purge Control Solenoid Valve
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