Q: 2002 s430 mb, code p0444,how many purge control valves and location?

asked by on October 18, 2016

check engine code p0444

There are 2 purge control valves. The rear valve is located in the rear wheel well (driver side) behind the wheel well panel. The front valve is located next to the ABS unit (driver side) in the engine compartment.

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