What are the signs of a bad purge control valve in Changan Alsvin under local Pakistani conditions?

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What are the signs of a bad purge control valve in Changan Alsvin under local Pakistani conditions?

Are symptoms like engine check lights, fuel smell, increased emissions, o r hesitation during acceleration related to purge valve failure?

Sandeep asked on 18 Jun 2025 12:05:38 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 18 Jun 2025 12:09:00 pm

Common signs include:

Check Engine Light CEL with codes like P0443 o r P0455

Raw fuel smell near the engine o r cabin

Hesitation o r jerky acceleration

Decreased fuel economy

In some cases, engine misfire o r vibrations

These symptoms are often reported by Alsvin drivers in humid areas like Karachi o r dust-prone cities like Bahawalpur.