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Old 08-09-2009, 11:19 PM
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CEL=Evap system

Threw a CEL and called onstar and they said it was my evap system malfunction, what does that mean?
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If you don't get the fuel cap tight it will drop an evap code. The system runs a pressure test on your fuel tank and purge lines everyting you drive the car. If the pressure test on the fuel tank fails it will set an evap code. A loose fuel cap will also cause it and is the most common reason.
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Originally Posted by RYRO14
Threw a CEL and called onstar and they said it was my evap system malfunction, what does that mean?
Could be loose fitting on the purge canister. Or a leaking or stuck purge solenoid (on intake manifold). Mine used togive that CEL. It ended up being that the purge cannister had fitting that was loose. I fixed it myself.
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Yea I just took it to the dealer they said it was something about a canister or something and purge solenoid? Whatever it is warranty
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I had this same problem. Just make sure your gas cap is on tight and it will go away after a few weeks. You can also go to the dealer to have them reset it if you like. I did not do this because Im tuned...
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i was on it hard and shifted into 2nd on a wet ground with traction control on.. It threw me a service cel code real quick then went away
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I guarantee it was a misfire. Most LNFs have had a misfire in their day
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Originally Posted by RYRO14
Yea I just took it to the dealer they said it was something about a canister or something and purge solenoid? Whatever it is warranty
I called it.

Originally Posted by Terminator2
Could be loose fitting on the purge canister. Or a leaking or stuck purge solenoid (on intake manifold). Mine used togive that CEL. It ended up being that the purge cannister had fitting that was loose. I fixed it myself.
That is what I thought it was.

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