P0441 EVAP Incorrect Purge Flow
#1
P0441 EVAP Incorrect Purge Flow
I replaced my gas cap, pulled the battery for 15 minutes, and reset, code came back about 20 miles later.
I read to check the EVAP Purge Solenoid. Not sure how to test this, I felt the solenoid clicking (can't hear it, car is too loud due to custom exhaust)
I did notice that the solenoid is not mounted and is in a horizontal position, I don't know if this matters. At idle it's clicking pretty fast. I unplugged it and rechecked my check engine codes and nothing changed, so could it be the solenoid, or since it's clicking should I check all the lines running to it?
I read to check the EVAP Purge Solenoid. Not sure how to test this, I felt the solenoid clicking (can't hear it, car is too loud due to custom exhaust)
I did notice that the solenoid is not mounted and is in a horizontal position, I don't know if this matters. At idle it's clicking pretty fast. I unplugged it and rechecked my check engine codes and nothing changed, so could it be the solenoid, or since it's clicking should I check all the lines running to it?
#2
Check the hoses that connect to the vacuum switching valve (VSV). There's one hose that's notorious for cracking right where it clamps to a metal hard pipe near the firewall. Mine cracked twice since I owned the car, and I just recently replaced it with a new OEM one.
If you see a crack, you may be able to cut the hose just above the cracked part and reattach what's left. I did that and it lasted me a few years before cracking again.
If you see a crack, you may be able to cut the hose just above the cracked part and reattach what's left. I did that and it lasted me a few years before cracking again.
#3
Check the hoses that connect to the vacuum switching valve (VSV). There's one hose that's notorious for cracking right where it clamps to a metal hard pipe near the firewall. Mine cracked twice since I owned the car, and I just recently replaced it with a new OEM one.
If you see a crack, you may be able to cut the hose just above the cracked part and reattach what's left. I did that and it lasted me a few years before cracking again.
If you see a crack, you may be able to cut the hose just above the cracked part and reattach what's left. I did that and it lasted me a few years before cracking again.
Also I disconnect the solenoid and blew smoke through it and smoke came out of the gas tank with both the new and old cap. Is that normal?