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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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I own a 1999 F150 two wheel drive with a 4.6 engine. After replacing the egr and the DPFE sensor my truck gave a new code 443. Can anyone point me in the right direction. I own a volt meter

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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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It's a malfunction in your purge control valve
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Just change it
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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P443 says its VMV (vapor management valve) circuit fault.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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yep, faulty solenoid purge valve
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 00gstang
yep, faulty solenoid purge valve
Glad you found the problem
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