Web Issues for Kia
KIA notes that (on all models) DTC P0449 may be stored after replacing a purge control valve, canister close valve and fuel tank pressure sensor, even though the GDS shows an EVAP pass. As the weather gets warmer, spiders have the tendency to nest in the EVAP vent system. Locate and clear the spider webs to restore normal EVAP operation.
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Mike MavrigianMike Mavrigian
Motor Age Editor
Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
