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Repair 1997 ford taures purge control valve

I took my Taures to get smogged Fault Code" PO443: EVAP Purge Control Valve CKT Malfunction"

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Well there is no one thing that causes this fault code but here are what can trigger the fault in the fuel vapor control system.
P0443 FORD - EVAP Purge Control Circuit
Possible causes- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control harness is open or shorted
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 19, 2009

SOURCE: Mustang GT 4.6 EVAP Canister Purge Valve Location?

You will need to remove the right front wheel & wheel well liner. The canister purge valve is behind the cover. It should have two tube going into the bottom and one on the side near the top.
You can fix it!
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Brett

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Michael Borelli

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2008

SOURCE: service engine soon light is

How's that gas cap doing? It's part of the canister circuit and Will cause this code if the seal is leaking...accordianman

scott

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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2009

SOURCE: I need to locate the canister purge valve and the

look above the spare tire under the back of the box

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 27, 2010

SOURCE: Getting an engine code 1450 on a 2003 ford

Did you check the block box connected to the vent solenoid? There's a hose that comes off it that appears to run nowhere, that's the fresh air vent. If it's blocked it won't allow air into the system which will set the trouble code. If that's clear, the vent solenoid itself is bad and needs to be replaced.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 18, 2010

SOURCE: p1443 1. failed evap pressure sensor

trouble shoot P1443 99 ford explorer 4 liter 6 . failed evap pressure sensor. blocked hose between purge valve &fip sensor. evap purge valve stuck closed. where are these sensors and whats the fix?

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I would like to know about code Po443 on my 2003 ford escape 3.OL I purchusad a new EGR Valve and A new solinide did i order the wrong parts?

P0443 FORD - EVAP Purge Control Circuit Possible causes Faulty Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control harness is open or shorted Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control circuit poor electrical connection What does this mean? When is the code detected? - An improper voltage signal is sent to ECM through the valve. Possible symptoms Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P0443 Ford Description The Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) canister purge volume control solenoid valve uses a ON/OFF duty to control the flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canister. The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is moved by ON/OFF pulses from the ECM. The longer the ON pulse, the greater the amount of fuel vapor that will flow through the valve.
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I have a 2003 ford escape 3.L and a code came up as po443 my unerstanding it is my egr valve and the solinide is this correct or did i purchas the propper parts for this code

P0443 FORD - EVAP Purge Control Circuit Possible causes Faulty Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control harness is open or shorted Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control circuit poor electrical connection What does this mean? When is the code detected? - An improper voltage signal is sent to ECM through the valve. Possible symptoms Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P0443 Ford Description The Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) canister purge volume control solenoid valve uses a ON/OFF duty to control the flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canister. The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is moved by ON/OFF pulses from the ECM. The longer the ON pulse, the greater the amount of fuel vapor that will flow through the valve.
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Code po443

code p0443 refers to EVAP canister purge valve--circuit malfunction===causes --wiring---EVAP canister purge valve--ECM

code p0451 refers to EVAP pressure sensor --range/performance problem===causes --EVAP pressure sensor

code p0135 refers to heated oxygen sensor(HO2S) 1 bank 1 heater control --circuit malfunction===causes --fuse--wiring--HO2S ---ecm

basically the HO2S sensor is not stable and altering the air/fuel mixture settings for the ECM and this is not being helped by a faulty EVAP purge valve and pressure sensor.
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What is this code po443 for and how do i fix it

code p0443 refers to evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve--circuit malfunction===causes --wiring---EVAP canister purge valve---ECM

circuit malfunction is either wiring and connections problems ( water , dirt corrosion) or the canister purge valve needs replacing
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Code p1443

without knowing your make or model:

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    Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve
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    EGR Valve Position Sensor Signal Too Low
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    EVAP System Tank Cap Missing
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    Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve
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    Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Switching Valve Circuit Malfunction Bank 2
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    Evaporative Emission Control System Large leak detected
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    EVAP Purge Control Valve 2 Circuit Malfunction
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    Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve
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    Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Function Problem
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    Toyota echo won't start code 440 441 446

    Error Code: P0440
    Fault Location:
    Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System - Malfunction
    Possible Cause:
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) active.
    Soution:
    Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Sealing.
    Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve .
    Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve .

    Error Code: P0441
    Fault Location:
    Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System - Incorrect Flow Detected
    Possible Solutions:
    Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve .
    Perform Output Test.
    Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve .
    Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister.
    Perform Basic Setting.
    Check Pipes between Tank Breathing and Throttle Body.

    Error Code: P0446
    Fault Location:
    Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System, Vent Control - Circuit Malfunction
    Possible Cause:
    Wiring harness.
    Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
    Engine control module (ECM).
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    Failed smog test Code PO443 ck. engine light on

    This is the generic definition for the code.
    Your year and model may be different. Possible causes include a faulty purge control valve or the circuit back to the computer.

    P0443 Description The Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) canister purge volume control solenoid valve uses a ON/OFF duty to control the flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canister. The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is moved by ON/OFF pulses from the Engine Control Module (ECM). The longer the ON pulse, the greater the amount of fuel vapor that will flow through the valve.
    Read more: http://engine-codes.com/p0443.html#ixzz27RdAClP2
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    How do I fix fault code po443?

    P0443 INFINITI - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve

    Possible causes- EVAP control system pressure sensor
    - Damage harness or connectors to the Purge Control Valve
    - The valve circuit is open or shorted
    - EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve may be faulty (The valve is stuck open)
    Tech notes It's a very common problem with Infiniti vehicles. If the harness is not damaged, it's very likely that the problem is the canister purge volume control solenoid valve.


    Read more: http://engine-codes.com/p0443_infiniti.html#ixzz1yqKLq8YE
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    Po443 code

    po 443 bad evap purge vavle.
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    Describe your 1996 Ford Explorer Problem..trouble

    Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0443 indicates a failure in the EVAP canister purge valve circuit.
    Possible causes:
    • VPWR circuit open.
    • EVAP canister purge valve circuit open.
    • EVAP canister purge valve circuit shorted to PWR GND.
    • EVAP canister purge valve circuit shorted to VPWR.
    • Damaged EVAP canister purge valve.
    • Damaged PCM.
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