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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Evap error caused by PCV valve?

Would a leaky PCV valve cause an evap problem? I have noticed that my PCV valve is whistling and making some strange noises, and probably sucking air in. Would this cause a problem with my EVAP system? I think low vacume would.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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I doubt it. Our 2000 F250 SD with a 5.4L here at work has buzzed/whistled for years and never thrown a code. If it was sucking too much air, you would get the dreaded P0171 and P0174 lean codes. I would go ahead and replace the PCV valve and check the hose elbows.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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check the hose good...around the backside of the intake it tends to deteriorate often

you can get the hose and pcv valve together from the dealer if necessary

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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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I know the valve is bad, thats not the question... my question was if there is any significant connection between the EVAP and the PCV valve
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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No, there is not. You are not building pressure in the evap system from either a bad solenoid valve or gas cap.
What code are you getting?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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I've personally never seen a pcv valve set an EVAP code. If it can it's definitely news to me.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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that's fine if its not, i assume i still have a problem with my evap, its a 1451, evap circuit malfunction... my edge evo reads out the text for the code as well. I also know my pcv valve is bad and will be replacing it shortly...
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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Sounds like a bad evap solenoid over the gas tank.
Did this just occur, or has it been going on since the engine swap?
 
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Check the wiring adjacent to the vent solenoid for damage. The solenoid itself should have a coil resistance around 50 ohms.

There is ZERO probability that the PCV valve is responsible for anything related to this fault code.

Steve
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Thanks thats what i was wanting to know, sho89,

LX ya the 1451 is only a few months old, so it deff not related to the swap.


Speaking of the swap, my new updated edge is in the mail with my stock 5.4l tunes, after i get it i will be working with the company to get it dialed in for custom ones... WOOOT...
 
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Sounds good
 
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