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Code p0496 refers to evaporative emission system--high purge flow===causes--wiring--EVAP valve--mechanical fault
check that the cap is on correctly
replace EVAP valve
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P0455- Evap Emission Ctrl Sys Gross Leak Detected
P0496 Evaporative Emission Sys High Purge Flow
This is the 2 codes you requested and they say you have a leak in the emission sys.
code p0496 refers to evaporative emission system--high purge flow===causes--wiring--EVAP valve--mechanical fault
check that the cap is on tight
change the purge valve.
The code insinuates that your purge valve has problems and probably needs to be replaced. Rather difficult to explain the repair but I did manage to find what you need to do on video.
P0496 is not alisted code.
P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected Gross Leak (fuel vapors)
Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) - Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
Possible causes
- Missing or loose fuel cap - Incorrect fuel filler cap used - Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close - Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap - EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks - EVAP system hose leaking - Fuel tank leaking
If you take your car to a auto parts store tell them you have the check engine light and the should check it for free and tell you what's wrong and how to fix it.
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