After getting the P1443 Evap Emission CTRL System CTRL Valve code again, I decided to replace the
Canister Purge Solenoid. This is in a hose connected to the charcoal canister.
I also replaced the hose that attaches to the vacuum canister because it was cracking at the end. This hose is 3/8" on one end, and 1/4" at the other.
I used a 3/8" vacuum 90 degree elbow, and some 1/4" vacuum hose, and attached the two together with a 1/4" - 3/8" plastic connector.
Ford Ranger Driving Cycle:
I've had problems getting the CAT to show that it's ready to test, so I tried a different Ford Driving Cycle that I found online that worked for the Ford Ranger:
http://www.obd2.com/support/reprog/downloads/ford/ford-imset_procedure.pdf
For all other Ford Vehicles
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
· Cold soak the vehicle for 8 hours
· No DTCs present
· Fuel fill between 15% & 85 %
Driving Procedure
1) Start the vehicle and idle for four (4) minutes.
2) Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds (neutral for M/T).
3) Accelerate to 45 mph, using ¼ to ½ throttle (M/T stay in second gear for at least 5 seconds). Accelerate for at least 10 seconds and shift through to 5th gear.
4) Drive with a steady throttle at 45 mph for 30 seconds.
5) Stop the vehicle and idle in drive or neutral for 40 seconds.
6) Drive at speeds between 25 and 45 mph for 15 minutes.
Use 1/4 to 1/2 throttle accelerations. Include the following conditions:
· At least 5 stops with ten seconds of idle time.
· At least 3 steady speed sections of 1 ½ minutes duration.
7) Drive the vehicle between 45 and 60 mph for 8 minutes (use high gear).
8) Maintain a steady speed between 45 and 60 mph for 5 minutes.
9) Drive the vehicle between 45 and 60 mph for 8 minutes (use high gear).
10) Stop vehicle, idle for 40 seconds.
Believe it or not, this actually worked. After doing this drive cycle I pulled over, scanned the truck, and saw that it was now inspection ready.
Passed Inspection!
Seeing that the truck was ready for inspection, I drove to my closest inspection station, got the truck inspected, and got my inspection report so I can finally get license plates. This all happened on Friday, and the temporary plate on the truck expired today.