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Proton BLM / SV / FL / FLX / Persona elegance / Preve IAFM No Turbo / Suprima IAFM No Turbo / New Saga VVT / New Persona VVT/ Iriz
Wonder where is the tak tak tak annoying sound when open your bonnet? Yes, the purge canister valve might generate such annoying sound, try unplug it to check whether its the cause :)
PROTON SAGA BLM FL FLX PERSONA 1.6 CANISTER PURGE VALVE
The purge valve is the part of the vehicle Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system.
The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors in the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP system traps fuel vapors from the fuel tank and temporarily stores them in the charcoal canister, see the diagram.
When the engine is running under certain conditions, the fuel vapors are purged from the canister and burned inside the engine. The purge valve precisely controls the amount of fuel vapor that is purged from the charcoal canister.
In modern cars, the purge valve is an electrically-operated solenoid, that is controlled by the engine computer. When the engine is off, the purge valve is closed. When the engine is running and fully warmed up, the engine computer gradually opens the purge valve to allow some amount of fuel vapors to be moved from the charcoal canister and burned in the engine. The purge flow is monitored by a number of sensors. If the purge flow is less or more than is expected under the conditions, the computer illuminates the "Check Engine" light.
Purge valve problems
The most common problem with the purge valve is when it sticks or does not close fully. This may cause the "Check Engine" warning light to come on. In some cars, a stuck-open purge valve can cause difficulty starting right after refueling at a gas station: for the first few seconds the engine may run rough and stumble.
