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2009 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
18 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0443low severityPowertrain

EVAP System Purge Control Valve Circuit

on 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the EVAP purge control valve electrical circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • EVAP system not purging

Common causes

  • Faulty purge valve solenoid
  • Wiring damage
  • PCM driver failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test purge valve solenoid resistance
  2. Check wiring
  3. Command purge valve with scan tool

Repair notes

Replace purge valve or repair wiring.

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