CEL: P1443 EvaporativeEmissionControlSystem-Vacuum System-Purge Control Sol...

ocelot said:

Ok so I got a CEL and went to autozone to get the code pulled, and heres what I came up with:

P1443 Evaporative Emission Control System - Vacuum System - Purge Control Solenoid or Purge Control Valve fault.

The light goes on and off, but when its on its usually on for about a day or something. The car seems to be running fine when the light is on or off, but I want to get it fixed. What exactly could the problem be, and how will it effect the car?

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Cavallo said:

Just change it out, part cost like $25 bucks.
Car will run like azz if you let it go.

I have to change mine in my 97 GT.

Do a google search and you can learn all about this part

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white96blown2v said:

false info, this has nothing to do with drivability. the purge solenoid will have a color coated hose orange or green. just be sure to make sure to change with the correct part. It's only $40 bucks or so with tubing all it will do if you don't change it is throw a check engine light.

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green_fow_six said:

I had that code for like 2 years, car ran fine, but had to get it fixed for smog testing.

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white96blown2v said:

false info, this has nothing to do with drivability. the purge solenoid will have a color coated hose orange or green. just be sure to make sure to change with the correct part. It's only $40 bucks or so with tubing all it will do if you don't change it is throw a check engine light.

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Cavallo said:

No its not false info, my 97 ran like crap with it bad. (as designed)

Your statement make no logical sense, if it was just a light only. No cars would have working emissions systems.........


I changed mine when I got back from the field, car runs great.................

Get your facts straight before you slam a Mechanic....................

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