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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMAUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICESREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPCV VALVE INSPECTION
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

PCV Valve Inspection

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION PCV Valve Inspection

Reference: PCV VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

  1. Remove PCV valve referring to PCV VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
  2. Connect PCV valve to hose and install plug to cylinder head cover hole.
  3. Run engine at idle.
  4. Place your finger over end of PCV valve (1) to check for vacuum.

    If there is no vacuum, check for clogged valve. Replace as necessary.

    Fig 1: Placing Finger Over End Of PCV Valve
    G06866905Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. After checking vacuum, stop engine and remove PCV valve (1).

    Shake valve and listen for rattle of check needle inside the valve. If valve does not rattle, replace PCV valve.

    Fig 2: Checking Needle Inside Valve
    G06866906Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. After checking, remove plug and install PCV valve referring to PCV VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Install engine cover, see AIR CLEANER COMPONENTS .
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