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My 1999 Olds Alero's Check engine light stays on. I had it in the shop and was diagnosed EVAP. Many of the fuel lines were replaced, yet light does not go out. Also replaced the gas cap and light is still on.

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SOUND LIKE EVAP PURGE VALVE CONTROL SOLENOID GONE BAD ITS LOCATION ON THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINES IS ON A BRACKET NEAR THE AC COMPRESSOR AND 6 CYLINDER ENGINE ITS LOCATION.NEAR REAR FIREWALL SIDE CYLINDER HEAD BELOW THE IGNITION COILS.CHECK THE EVAP PURGE VALVE CONTROL SOLENOID FUSE AND IT WIRES AND CONNECTOR BEFORE BUYING A NEW ONE.

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