Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 329

PCV Valve installation: 7.8-11.8 N.m (0.8-1.2 kgf.m, 5.8-8.7 lbf. ft)

 

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2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Evaporative Emission Control System - Sedona 

DESCRIPTION 

Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank from vaporizing into the 
atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the fuel tank, the vapor passes through vent hoses or tubes to the 
canister filled with charcoal and the canister temporarily holds the vapor in the charcoal. If ECM determines to 
draw the gathered vapor into the combustion chambers during certain operating conditions, it will use vacuum 
in intake manifold to move it. 

Fig. 1: Evaporative Emission Control System - Operation Diagram 
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CANISTER 

canister is filled with charcoal and absorbs evaporated vapor in fuel tank. The gathered fuel vapor in canister is 
drawn into the intake manifold by the ECM when appropriate conditions are set. 

PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (PCSV) 

 

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Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed in the passage connecting canister and intake manifold. It is a 
duty type solenoid valve and is operated by ECM signal. To draw the absorbed vapor into the intake manifold, 
the ECM will open the PCSV, otherwise the passage remains closed. 

CANISTER CLOSE VALVE (CCV) 

The Canister Close Valve (CCV) is located between canister and fuel tank air filter. It closes off the air inlet to 
the canister for the Evaporative Emissions System leak detection inspection function and also prevents fuel 
vapors from escaping from the Canister when the vehicle is not operating. 

FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR (FTPS) 

The Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS) is an integral part of the monitoring system. The FTPS, checks Purge 
Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) operation and leaks in the Evaporative Emission Control System by monitoring 
pressure and vacuum level in the fuel tank during PCSV operating cycles. 

FUEL FILLER CAP 

A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the chances of incorrect installation, which 
would seal the fuel filler. After the gasket on the fuel filler cap and the fill neck flange contact each other, the 
ratchet produces a loud clicking noise indicating the seal has been set. 

EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM MONITORING 

Evaporative Emission Control Monitoring System consists of fuel vapor generation, evacuation, and leakage 
check step. At first, the OBD-II system checks if vapor generation due to fuel temperature is small enough to 
start monitoring, and then it evacuates the evaporative system by means of PCSV with ramp in order to 
maintain a certain vacuum level. The final step is to check if there is vacuum loss by any leakage of the system. 

VAPOR GENERATION CHECKING 

During stabilization period, the PCSV and the CCV are closed, and the system pressure is measured as starting 
pressure (DP_A). After a certain defined period (T1), the system pressure (DP_B) is measured again and the 
difference from the starting pressure is calculated. If this difference (DP_B - DP_A) is bigger than a threshold, 
there should be excessive vapor and the monitor is aborted for next checking. On the contrary, if the difference 
is lower than another negative threshold, PCSV is regarded as malfunction such as clogged at open position. 

EVACUATION 

PCSV is opened with a certain ramp for the pressure to reach down to a certain level. If pressure can't be 
lowered below a threshold, the system is regarded as fuel-cap-opened or having a large leakage. 

LEAKAGE CHECKING 

PCSV is closed and the system waits for a period to get stabilized pressure. During checking period (T2), the 
system measures the beginning and the end of the system pressure (DP_C, DP_D). The diagnosis value is the 
pressure difference corrected by natural vapor generation (DP_B - DP_A) rate from the vapor generation 

 

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checking step. 

EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM MONITORING 

Fig. 2: Evaporative System Monitoring Graph 
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INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body, and connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose.  

2. Check the following points when the engine is cold [engine coolant temperature 60°C (140°F) or below] 

and when it is warm [engine coolant temperature 80°C (176°F) or higher].  

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD 

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CHART 

WHEN ENGINE IS WARM 

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CHART 

Engine operating condition

Applied vacuum

Result

Idling

50 kPa (7.3 psi)

Vacuum is held

3,000 RPM

 

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