565 Canister purge circuit failure KOEO

Make
Ford (1981-1995)
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls
Severity
Check Engine Light
Applies to
1981-1995 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury EEC-IV vehicles

How to read it

Code 565 reads as 5 flashes, pause, 6 flashes, pause, 5 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.

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What does Ford code 565 mean?

565. Canister purge circuit failure KOEO. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects canister purge circuit failure koeo.

Common causes of 565

How to fix 565

  1. Confirm the code and read the flash sequence again
  2. Inspect the canister purge solenoid and its wiring for damage and corrosion
  3. Test the canister purge solenoid circuit for power and ground
  4. Repair wiring, a fuse or a ground before replacing parts
  5. Replace the canister purge solenoid only after the circuit test fails