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ziebart -> Check Engine Light (2/6/2006 11:48:24 AM)

I have a 1997 Ford Thunderbird with the check engine light on.
It has a 3.8 6 cyl. engine and the code shows P1443. I'm not sure
what that is. How do I rectify this problem.

  
sgtmark2 -> RE: Check Engine Light (2/8/2006 9:04:06 AM)

Code P1443: Evaporative Emission Control System - Vacuum System - Purge Control Solenoid or Purge Control Valve fault

Several conditions can cause this code to be set. A loose or broken gas cap, a damaged carbon canister, damaged or plugged fuel vapor hose, a damaged purge solenoid, Purge Flow (PF) sensor or Vapor Management Valve (VMV) are all possible causes. A multimeter or scan tool can be used to test these components.

hockeyhitman69 -> RE: Check Engine Light (2/8/2006 4:53:53 PM)

check if you have power and ground to the solenoid this code is usually a wiring problem ie broken wire

tiggerrick -> RE: Check Engine Light (3/18/2006 12:21:46 PM)

I am getting the same code, (only the car is an 8 cyl) with the additional code of 0430 (Catalyst efficiency below threshold). I am guessing the first code is causing the second, but one thing at a time. Did you figure out what to fix, and where it was located in your car?

tiggerrick -> RE: Check Engine Light (5/5/2006 1:30:49 PM)

I ended up answering my own question as to the location of the EVAP valve, it's behind the right headlight in the area between it and the engine compartment - difficult to get at, but not impossible from under the car. I changed it, but continue to get the same code - will have to continue to look for cause of P1443 code.

Apcsox -> RE: Check Engine Light (5/7/2006 1:01:43 AM)

hmm, my dad's 96 escort has the same code, must be common

sean08 -> RE: Check Engine Light (5/9/2006 12:18:32 AM)

Better take it to your nearest auto mechanic. They could surely give the proper diagnosis and repair for your car's check engine light. That defect could probably spread out to other components making up the engine system...

  

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