Hyundai Purge Valve Needs Software Update

This bulletin applies to 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster and Accent vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GDI engine. An ECU update may be needed for DTC P0441.

This bulletin applies to 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster and Accent vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GDI engine. An ECU update may be needed for DTC P0441 (canister purge valve – incorrect CPV flow).

You must initially perform GDS ECU update in Auto mode. Note: If the ECU update starts but then fails in Auto mode, perform the update in Manual mode to recover.

Perform the GDS software update. Check for DTCs in all menus and erase. Erase the DTC in the Bluelink system and confirm normal vehicle operation.

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Mike Mavrigian

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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.

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