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Canister Purge Control Valve: Description and Operation





Description

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is a solenoid valve and 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 open by ECM control signal. The PCSV is a normally closed valve.