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- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Mazda B4000SE
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 15"
- My credo
- If it ain't broke, break it so you have to fix it.
I've got a 1997 Ford Ranger XLT Ex Cab disguised as a Mazda B4000 SE 2x4 4.0L FI with only 97k miles. I hope you don't mind, we all know it's a Ford Ranger and I know I'll get more help here then a Mazda specific forum.
Murphy's Law, I have smog due in October and suddenly the Engine Light came on, the code is P1443 "EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction". Again, my truck only has 97k miles, but the vacuum hose between the Solenoid and the Charcoal canister was literally falling apart (dissolving). I bought some 6.5mm Vacuum hose at the local Auto Part shop, standard fit to the EVAP Valve, I had to stretch it quite a bit to get it over the inlet on the EVAP Charcoal Canister, but It went, also used some tubing between the solenoid and the EVAP sensor also inline, just in case.
Well the Check Engine light is still on ( don't have a reader that resets the light).
Here's the questions:
1) If I solve the problem (fault) does the Check Engine light go out on it's own or do I have to reset it? And HOW?
2) With neither Ford nor obviously Mazda carrying any parts for Rangers/B4000's anymore (I've called everywhere) are the "generic aftermarket" parts compatible"?
One Ebay and several parts houses like RockAuto list a "replacement" CP403 Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid for the non-existant factory part number. It looks identical from the pictures to what is in my Mazda and what us shown for a 4.0L XLT Ranger. Anyone one know if this CP403 is a "drop in" replacement and especially the stock plug power harness is compatible too?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401258458635
I've also ordered a replacement Sensor from RockAuto - AIRTEX/WELLS 2N1155 (PV342), looks the same, which I also hope is 100% compatible.
3) Am I missing anything else that might cause this Engine EVAP Error Code? How likely is it that the Charcoal canister could be bad with only 97K miles?
All help and advice from my Ranger/Mazda com padres is gratefully appreciated.
Murphy's Law, I have smog due in October and suddenly the Engine Light came on, the code is P1443 "EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction". Again, my truck only has 97k miles, but the vacuum hose between the Solenoid and the Charcoal canister was literally falling apart (dissolving). I bought some 6.5mm Vacuum hose at the local Auto Part shop, standard fit to the EVAP Valve, I had to stretch it quite a bit to get it over the inlet on the EVAP Charcoal Canister, but It went, also used some tubing between the solenoid and the EVAP sensor also inline, just in case.
Well the Check Engine light is still on ( don't have a reader that resets the light).
Here's the questions:
1) If I solve the problem (fault) does the Check Engine light go out on it's own or do I have to reset it? And HOW?
2) With neither Ford nor obviously Mazda carrying any parts for Rangers/B4000's anymore (I've called everywhere) are the "generic aftermarket" parts compatible"?
One Ebay and several parts houses like RockAuto list a "replacement" CP403 Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid for the non-existant factory part number. It looks identical from the pictures to what is in my Mazda and what us shown for a 4.0L XLT Ranger. Anyone one know if this CP403 is a "drop in" replacement and especially the stock plug power harness is compatible too?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401258458635
I've also ordered a replacement Sensor from RockAuto - AIRTEX/WELLS 2N1155 (PV342), looks the same, which I also hope is 100% compatible.
3) Am I missing anything else that might cause this Engine EVAP Error Code? How likely is it that the Charcoal canister could be bad with only 97K miles?
All help and advice from my Ranger/Mazda com padres is gratefully appreciated.