Fuel & ignition

Fuel-vapor purge valve

Meters stored fuel vapor from the vapor system into the engine.

Where it sits

Between the charcoal canister circuit and intake on equipped petrol cars.

How it works

Engine management opens the valve under suitable conditions so vapor can be burned.

Think of it as

A controlled door from a vapor storage room.

Symptoms when it fails

A stuck valve or leaking hose can affect idle, mixture or evaporative-system checks.

Lifespan

Plugs and filters use engine-specific service guidance. Pumps and injectors are normally assessed through pressure, leakage and electrical tests.

Repair cost

Spark-plug service is usually less involved than direct-injector or high-pressure-pump replacement; coding and access can add work.

The BMW angle

BMW tank-ventilation faults may involve several hoses and valves rather than the tank itself.

Used in

BMW combustion models; spark components are petrol-only and glow-plug hardware is diesel-only.

Sources
Same system

Fuel & ignition