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Report: Check Engine Light Due to Failing Canister Purge Valve

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Model Year Affected: 2002

Average Mileage: 108,091 mi (92,366 mi - 127,000 mi)

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A failing vapor canister purge valve may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. This valve is part of the evaporative (EVAP) emission control system.

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  • Report #1
    tomcav56, 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 115,000 mi
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    check engine light code refers to purge valve. replaced pitted steel line that leads to canister. Light stayed off for about 3 days and then reappeared. I put in a new purge valve and replaced the hoses and the light came back on after 32 miles and I cannot get the car inspected

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  • Report #2
    sunzann, 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 98,000 mi
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    purge valve

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 92,366 mi

    Check engine light. 2 codes came up - one was 0302 and don't remember the other. Still working on this

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  • Report #4
    mom66, 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 127,000 mi
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    check engine light on for weeks showing code PO 443 changed vent control solonoid and still have light on, something to do with EVAP system, lost!

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