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Re: Running extremely rich at idle
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/12/2013

Thank you Albin,

I do understand how the system works. The PCM commands the purge valve open ONLY off-idle and after a certain speed has been reached. Vacuum from the manifold purges the fumes from the canister; in simpler words, the engine will suck the fum... Login to read more.