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Kia Gets Caught in Spiders' Webs

July 26, 2021

This bulletin applies to all Kia models.

This bulletin applies to all Kia models. If DTC P0449 appears after replacing the purge control valve, canister close valve and fuel tank pressure sensor and the GDS Evap test shows a pass, insects might be the problem. As the weather warms, spiders have the tendency to nest in the Evap vent system. Locate and clear any spider webs to restore the operation of the Evap system.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.