What Are the Common Symptoms of a Faulty Purge Control Valve in a Toyota Camry?

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What Are the Common Symptoms of a Faulty Purge Control Valve in a Toyota Camry?

How can Camry owners recognize purge valve issues? Are symptoms like rough idling, difficulty starting, engine hesitation, poor fuel economy, o r a check engine light common indicators?

Lubaba asked on 22 Feb 2025 16:02:05 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 22 Feb 2025 16:07:53 pm

A failing purge control valve PCV can manifest in several ways:

Rough Idling: The engine may idle irregularly, stalling o r running too high due to improper fuel vapor management.
Difficulty Starting: The engine may struggle to start o r take longer than usual.
Engine Hesitation: A faulty valve can cause hesitation o r stumbling when accelerating o r at low speeds.
Poor Fuel Economy: Malfunctions in the purge system can disrupt the fuel vapor recovery process, leading to reduced efficiency.
Check Engine Light CEL: The ECU may detect an issue with the evaporative emission system, triggering a CEL with error codes like P0441, P0455, o r P0446.