DTC Troubleshooting: P0443 (92)

DTC P0443:
 EVAP Canister Purge Valve Circuit Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm (min −1 ) without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0443 indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EVAP canister purge valve and the ECM/PCM.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and allow the engine to cool below 60 °C (140 °F).
  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment, and connect a vacuum pump/gauge to the hose.
  1. Start the engine, and let it idle.
Is there vacuum?
YES -
Go to Step 8 .
NO -
Go to Step 14 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector.