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Chevy Cobalt 2006 2.2 liter engine

I have been getting an evap system leak (code) I had my engine smoked yesterday nothing was found. My service engine soon light has been on as well. I also had my battery changed and now i have two more codes coming up as well PO496 and PO171. I dont know what the evap leak code is.

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Code p 0496 refers to evaporative emission (EVAP) system---high purge flow===causes ---wiring --EVAP valve---mechanical fault

code p 0171system too lean bank 1===causes --intake / exhaust leak---AIr system---MAF/VAF sensor--fuel pressure too low/---pump--injectors ---Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)

with the first code it could be a faulty vent valve or solenoid
with the second code , it is probably a faulty HO2S unit ( the one in the exhaust manifold before the cat converter)

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SOURCE: check engine light on 2006 Chevy suburban

CHECK THE LARGE BLACK CANNISTER AND CHECK THE HOSES CONNECTED TO IT. GOOD LUCK!

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: my 2006 chevy cobalt 2.2 liter sputters

Fault with the IAC valve.there maybe a trouble code associated with it also./ Go to your nearby autozone or auto parts retailer and ask them to put a scanner to the car....make note of the codes if any are found. the IAC valve i usually locate don the throttle body and can be removed for inspection and sometimes cleaning using a good throttle body cleaner spray and a pipe cleaner brush.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 21, 2009

SOURCE: po452 trouble code changed sensor engine light

you may have to drive it several days for the light to go off, or have the codes cleared. personally I would just drive it. if the computer tests it, and it passes the test, it will go off on its own.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 11, 2010

SOURCE: 1998 Cheverolet Lumina, ''service engine soon'' and hard gear shift

2 quick fix things to try for EVAP sys.the gas cap as you said and
the pcv valve I would change the oil too
as for the trans a fluid + filter change after sitting so long would be my
first move

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 24, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt with the check engine

Did you get gas shortly before the light came on? It's not uncommon for a loose gas cap to set this code. Take the cap off and look at the seal. If it's cracked replace it with a new OEM cap. If not, reinstall it and make sure it's on all the way. Then you can clear the code and see if it comes back.

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