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P0497 Evaporative Emission System Low Purge Flow

General Information

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General Description

The purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) is a device used to meter vapor flow to the engine. The PCM controls the PCSV using a duty cycle signal.

DTC Description

If the Reference value of differential tank pressure is over 5hPa (10.443 lbf/ft2), PCM determines that PCSV is stuck close and sets DTC P0497.

DTC Detecting Condition





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