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Do not change your purge solenoid or any other components without first checking your gas cap! The manufacturer doesn't list EVAP leaks (loose gas cap), as one of the causes of this code, so it is no wonder so many people are having issues.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 3

Topics discussed

symptoms

  • check engine light on (P0441 trouble code)

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  • tighten loose gas cap

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Playlist

(Chapter 3) Transistors, Solenoids, Computer Controlled Output Testing

Related videos:

Understanding Short Term and Long Term Fuel Trim (an SD Premium video):

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How to test a purge solenoid (Mazda P0443, P0455):

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How to test a computer controlled solenoid - power/ground side identification:

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