565 Canister purge circuit failure KOEO
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
- Faulty canister purge solenoid
- Open or shorted wiring in the canister purge solenoid circuit
- Corroded or loose connector at the canister purge solenoid
- Blown fuse or poor ground for the canister purge solenoid
- Faulty PCM output driver for the canister purge solenoid circuit
How to fix 565
- Confirm the code and read the flash sequence again
- Inspect the canister purge solenoid and its wiring for damage and corrosion
- Test the canister purge solenoid circuit for power and ground
- Repair wiring, a fuse or a ground before replacing parts
- Replace the canister purge solenoid only after the circuit test fails