my car is possessed

G.T. Rags · March 15th, 2009, 12:12 PM

i've had this reaccuring code since i got the car 2 years ago.

P1443- Evaporative Emission Control System/Vacuum System/Purge Control Solenoid or Purge Control Valve fault.

now, the code will choose to trip or not trip, and randomally it will go on and off in the vert

everytime i get a cel, 9/10 it's this code, and before i can get it fixed, it goes off by itself. it use to only happen if i filled up with the car running, which i did 2 weeks ago, but now it seems to be doing it for a random reason.

anyone else have issues with this code goin on and off at it's wim?

4.6LMadness · March 15th, 2009, 12:36 PM

you aware of the big black can on the passenger firewall? it has a solenoid with a clip plugged into it. The "Can" recycles full vapors back into the gas tank. The can either needs replaced or the solenoid is toast.

G.T. Rags · March 15th, 2009, 12:37 PM

easy job?

is there a reason y it's selective with tripping the CEL?

4.6LMadness · March 15th, 2009, 12:54 PM

dont know if its easy, dont know why it trips, its just a can full of charcoal and will eventually wear out like old mufflers and stuff like that.

The code is trying to tell you something isnt right. Its probably detecting to much fuel vapors or something as such. I dont believe it will hurt anything if you dont replace it, its just going to trip a code. I believe its more of an emissions thing than anything else.

You should be able to buy the parts at autozone or such. Not expensive the last time i checked. try unplugging that little sensor on the can and see if it trips the same code again.

G.T. Rags · March 20th, 2009, 04:28 PM

light came on and off again over the course of the last few days......

if it comes back on again i'm gonna look into replacing the cannister..... the last time this happened i seafoamed the car, and i did it again 2 weeks ago....... i wonder if that's the cause

ModMustang97GT · March 20th, 2009, 04:31 PM

That is the same one that goes off if you don't close your gas tank when the car is on. It doesn't like that. If it doesn't go off soon, you could replace the sensor, but its not something I would really worry about. Just annoying to have the light on.

G.T. Rags · March 20th, 2009, 04:35 PM

you can't pass inspection in NY with the light on..... plus i don't like it there..... it's not sposed to be on for a reason..... if something else goes wrong.... etc

dansgt · March 20th, 2009, 04:38 PM

9/10 times when i've seen that code, its the fuel cap. replace it and you should be fine.

zack065 · March 23rd, 2009, 01:00 PM

i wouldn't fill up with it running.
that's not good

Trick Tuners · March 25th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by dansgt

9/10 times when i've seen that code, its the fuel cap. replace it and you should be fine.

Good advice. The purge solenoid can get clogged crap and cause the code too. the solenoid is the main cause other than the gas cap.

G.T. Rags · April 15th, 2009, 02:38 PM

the light came back on again, I'm replacing everything......

HMUSN · April 15th, 2009, 02:41 PM

hmm.. I "may" have a stock gas cap for ya.. I'll have to look.

G.T. Rags · April 15th, 2009, 02:43 PM

word........ u wouldn't happen to know what the canister is called that i need replacing would u?

HMUSN · April 15th, 2009, 02:58 PM

EVAP canister

G.T. Rags · April 15th, 2009, 04:43 PM

ok i'm trying to find the part online and I'm having trouble locating it so i know what the fuck I'm talking about when i go to the parts store and what to look for when i pull the fucker off..........

anyone have a link?

G.T. Rags · April 15th, 2009, 06:12 PM

can i hasz pictures?

4.6LMadness · April 15th, 2009, 09:26 PM

Look at the passenger side of the car near the firewall. There is a big black can there. That is your EVAP canister. The plug sitting on it is the purge solenoid. If you still cant locate it i will be more than happy to provide pictures.

G.T. Rags · April 15th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by 4.6LMadness

Look at the passenger side of the car near the firewall. There is a big black can there. That is your EVAP canister. The plug sitting on it is the purge solenoid. If you still cant locate it i will be more than happy to provide pictures.

ok, so i want to replace both of those.....

does it come as one unit or is it 2 seperate items?

4.6LMadness · April 15th, 2009, 10:27 PM

No idea. I would think separate since they are 2 different items.

competition orange · April 16th, 2009, 10:54 PM

my dads car was doing similar thing he unplugged it and cleaned connection, put some dielectric grease on it and it was fine after that

March 20th, 2009, 04:31 PM	#6
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	That is the same one that goes off if you don't close your gas tank when the car is on. It doesn't like that. If it doesn't go off soon, you could replace the sensor, but its not something I would really worry about. Just annoying to have the light on. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

March 20th, 2009, 04:38 PM	#8
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 gt, 95 740i, 96 disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mo Posts: 1,298 iTrader: 2 reviews	9/10 times when i've seen that code, its the fuel cap. replace it and you should be fine. __________________

April 15th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#12
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	hmm.. I "may" have a stock gas cap for ya.. I'll have to look. __________________

April 15th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#14
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	EVAP canister __________________

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March 15th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#2
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	you aware of the big black can on the passenger firewall? it has a solenoid with a clip plugged into it. The "Can" recycles full vapors back into the gas tank. The can either needs replaced or the solenoid is toast.

March 15th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#4
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	dont know if its easy, dont know why it trips, its just a can full of charcoal and will eventually wear out like old mufflers and stuff like that. The code is trying to tell you something isnt right. Its probably detecting to much fuel vapors or something as such. I dont believe it will hurt anything if you dont replace it, its just going to trip a code. I believe its more of an emissions thing than anything else. You should be able to buy the parts at autozone or such. Not expensive the last time i checked. try unplugging that little sensor on the can and see if it trips the same code again.

March 23rd, 2009, 01:00 PM	#9
zack065 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 455 iTrader: 0 reviews	i wouldn't fill up with it running. that's not good

April 15th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#17
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	Look at the passenger side of the car near the firewall. There is a big black can there. That is your EVAP canister. The plug sitting on it is the purge solenoid. If you still cant locate it i will be more than happy to provide pictures.

April 15th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#19
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	No idea. I would think separate since they are 2 different items.

April 16th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#20
competition orange Regular 2004 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uniontown,pennslyvania Posts: 368 iTrader: 1 reviews	my dads car was doing similar thing he unplugged it and cleaned connection, put some dielectric grease on it and it was fine after that

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