Kia Sportage: Schematic Diagrams, Repair procedures | Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve

Schematic Diagrams

 Schematic Diagram

Repair procedures

Inspection

1. After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV valve.

2. Reconnect the PCV valve to the vapor hose.

3. Run the engine at idle, then put a finger over the open end of the PCV valve and make sure that intake manifold vacuum can be felt.

NOTE

The plunger inside the PCV valve will move back and forth at vacuum.

4. If the vacuum is not felt inspect PCV operation, if operating correctly clean or replace the vapor hose.

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve

Description and Operation

 Operation Principle

Repair procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the vapor hose (A).

2. Remove the PCV valve (B).

Inspection

1. Insert a thin stick (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded side to check that the plunger movement.

NOTE

If the plunger does not move (PCV valve is clogged), clean or replace the valve.

Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

PCV Valve installation:

1.9 ~ 2.8 N.m (0.19 ~ 0.29 kgf.m, 1.4 ~ 2.1 lb-ft)

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