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take it to autozone and have the fault codes read for free
the charcoal cannister that they speak of is the EVAP cannister and if there is a problem with it it will show as a fault code
it has a purge valve and a purge valve solenoid for operation , both of which can be replaced separately
when you hear" I think " , time to find an accredited service center that has experience on your make pf vehicle and get a second opinion
the gas tank neck is a rubber section and comes up in the code as a small leak
a simple loose gas cap will put the light on
The first thing you need to do is go to any good auto parts store and ask to use their ECM analyzer. They will loan it to you or come out and connect it for you for free!
The analyzer connects to a port (normally by the drivers side left knee area) and will read out the codes that are causing your check engine light to come on. The analyzer can also reset the codes and you will then be able to see if it is a real problem (the light comes back on) or if it was a "fluke" and the light stays out.
Copy down the codes and descriptions that the ECM analyzer displays because they can be a great help to a mechanic if you do need to have anything replaced.
Right, a big leak in evap system. Missing gas cap? Hose came loose between fuel tank and evap cannister, or maybe hose from evap cannister to engine intake manifold? Or possible cannister is cracked (never seen this but...). If I'm confusing you please let me know.
Start with the simple and replace the gas cap, and see if the check engine light goes out after a day or so. Post me back the DTC codes just to make sure it's not the EVAP purge valve on the intake manifold by the ignition coil.
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I think you may be overfilling your gas tank. If you do this, petrol can get down the vapour lines to the charcoal cannister under the hood causing it to become saturated. This in turn would set off the cannister purge sensor and cause the check engine light ot come on. Try filling your tank only to the first click-off.
If the light is still on there is a problem that is causing it to not turn off. If you replaced the EVAP cannister take a look at the EVAP solenoid. It trips the same code as the cannister and is more often the cause of the light rather than the cannister.
there is a vapour purge line from the tank to a charcoal cannister. The line& cannister has been contaminated with liquid gas. When the engine attempts a normal purge from cannister it gets loaded with raw gas, causing rough running and cherck engine light. Replace cannister. Never over fill gas tank, especially on hot sunny days
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