Originally posted by teflon24V:
P1443: Evaporative Emission Control System - Vacuum System - Purge Control Solenoid or Purge Control Valve fault.

The engine light came on so I got it checked and this was the code. Is there anything I should check out or clean for this????




From the service manual........

HW7 DTC P1443: CHECK THE VOLTAGE ON THE PURGE FLOW (PF) SENSOR CIRCUIT VOLTAGE WITH ENGINE RUNNING
Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1443 indicates an incorrect evaporative system purge control valve flow.

Possible causes:

Obstructed, open or cracked hoses between EVAP canister purge valve and intake manifold.
Damaged EVAP canister purge valve.
Damaged PF sensor.
Key off.
Disconnect PF sensor.
Check for loose pins or broken wires by pulling moderately on the PF, VPWR and PWR GND circuits at PF sensor harness connector.
Repair as necessary.
Reconnect PF sensor.
Connect scan tool.
Key on, engine running.
Access EVAPPF PID.
Key off.


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