Kia Optima: Repair procedures
Inspection
[System Inspection]
1. |
Disconnect the vapor hose from the throttle body
and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the throttle body. |
2. |
Check the following points with applied vacuum using
a vacuum pump. · At Cold Engine [Engine Coolant Temperature < 60°C(140°F)]
Engine
Operating
Condition
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Applied
Vacuum
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Result
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Idle
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14.5 inHg
(0.5 kgf/cm², 49.0kPa)
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Vacuum is held
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3,000rpm
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· At Warmed Engine [Engine Coolant Temperature >
80°C(176°F)]
Engine
Operating
Condition
|
Applied
Vacuum
|
Result
|
Idle
|
14.5 inHg
(0.5 kgf/cm², 49.0kPa)
|
Vacuum is held
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Within 3 minutes after engine start at 3,000
rpm
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Try to apply vacuum
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Vacuum is released
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In 3 minutes after engine start at 3,000 rpm
|
14.5 inHg
(0.5 kgf/cm², 49.0kPa)
|
Vacuum will be held momentarily, after which,
it will be released
|
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[PCSV Inspection]
1. |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative
(-) battery cable. |
2. |
Disconnect the PCSV connector (A). |
3. |
Disconnect the vapor hose (B) which is connected
to the intake manifold from the PCSV.

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4. |
After connecting a vacuum pump to the nipple, apply
vacuum. |
5. |
With the PCSV control line grounded, check the valve
operation with battery voltage applied to the PCSV(Open) and removed(Closed).
Battery Voltage
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Valve
|
Vacuum
|
Connected
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Open
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Released
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Disconnected
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Close
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Maintained
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6. |
Measure the coil resistance of the PCSV.
Specifications:
19.0 ~ 22.0Ω [20°C(68°F)]
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[EVAP. Leakage Test]
1. |
Select "Evap. Leakage Test".

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2. |
Proceed with the test according to the screen introductions.

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Schematic Diagram
CanisterThe Canister is filled with charcoal and absorbs evaporated
fuel vapor from the fuel tank. The gathered fuel vapor in canister is drawn
into the intake manifold b ...
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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to the left side of the forward portion of the dashboard. The VIN plate can be easily
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Disassembly
If the disassembly procedure is complex, requiring many parts to be disassembled,
all parts should be disassembled in a way that will not affect their performance
or external appearance.
1.
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