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Crankcase Emission Control System: 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, and put a finger on 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.
    Fig 1: Putting Finger On Open End Of PCV Valve
    G05363660Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. If the vacuum is not felt, clean or replace the vapor hose.