Hi, 443 is not a leak--it a purge valve malfunction. Usually the solenoid packs up, but it could be wiring or the connector. You need to disconnect the valve and apply battery voltage to it to see if the solenoid will click. If it clicks, the problem is wiring. If not, replace the purge valve/solenoid. Please let me know if you have questions.
P0443 - Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit
OBD-II Trouble Code Technical Description
Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit
What does that mean?
The Evaporative Emissions System (EVAP) allows fumes from the gas tank to enter
the engine to be burned, rather than vented into the atmosphere as an emission.
The purge valve solenoid is supplied switched battery voltage. The ECM controls
the valve by operating the ground circuit, opening the purge valve at specific
times allowing these gasses to enter the engine. The ECM monitors the ground
circuit as well, watching for faults. When the purge solenoid isn't activated,
the ECM should see a high voltage on the ground circuit. When the solenoid is
activated, the ECM should see the ground voltage pulled low, close to zero.
If the ECM doesn't see these expected voltages, or senses an open in the circuit,
this code is set.
Potential Symptoms
P0443 trouble code symptoms could be just an malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
illumination. There may be no drivability problems at all. But, it's also possible
to have a lean condition or a rough running engine if the purge valve is stuck
open. Usually though, these symptoms are accompanied by other EVAP codes. Another
symptom may be excessive pressure in the gas tank in the form of a "whooshing"
sound when the cap is removed, indicating a purge valve that isn't working at
all or stuck closed.
Causes
To cause a P0443, there has to be a problem with the purge control CIRCUIT,
not necessarily the valve. Usually they are a unit housing the valve and the
solenoid as an assembly. Or it could be comprised of a separate solenoid with
vacuum lines to a purge valve. That said, it could be any of the following:
- Bad purge solenoid (internal short or open)
- Wiring harness chafing or rubbing another component causing short or open
on control circuit
- Connector worn, broken or shorted due to water intrusion
- Driver circuit inside powertrain control module (PCM) is bad
Possible Solutions
1. Using a scan tool, command the purge solenoid to activate. Listen or feel
for a clicking coming from the purge solenoid. It should click once, or on some
models it may click repeatedly.
2. If it doesn't click with scan tool activation, unplug the connector and
examing the solenoid and connector for damage, water, etc. Then check for battery
voltage on the feed wire with the key on. If you have battery voltage, then
ground the control side manually using a jumper wire and see if the valve clicks.
If it does, then you know the solenoid is working properly but there is a problem
with the control circuit. If it doesn't click when you manually ground it, replace
the purge solenoid.
3. To check for a problem on the control circuit (if the solenoid tests okay
and you have voltage to the solenoid) plug the solenoid back in and remove the
control circuit (ground) wire from the ECM connector (If you're unsure how to
do this, do not attempt). With the ground wire removed from the ECM, turn the
key on and then manually ground the Purge valve control wire. The solenoid should
click. If it does, then you know there is no problem with the control wire to
the solenoid and there is a problem with the ECM purge solenoid driver circuit
in the ECM. You'll need a new ECM. However if it doesn't click, then there must
be an open in the wiring between the ECM and and the solenoid. You must find
it and repair it.
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