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08-17-10, 09:50 AM
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Check Engine light
Hey Guys,
After driving in to work today. I went back to my car an hour later and the check engine light came on. I know i need to plug a CPU in to it to get the code. My GS300 has about 136000 miles on it, do you guys know of any common codes comming up?
After i get the CPU plugged in I'll let you guys know what code comes up.
After driving in to work today. I went back to my car an hour later and the check engine light came on. I know i need to plug a CPU in to it to get the code. My GS300 has about 136000 miles on it, do you guys know of any common codes comming up?
After i get the CPU plugged in I'll let you guys know what code comes up.
08-17-10, 11:01 AM
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Hey Guys,
After driving in to work today. I went back to my car an hour later and the check engine light came on. I know i need to plug a CPU in to it to get the code. My GS300 has about 136000 miles on it, do you guys know of any common codes comming up?
After i get the CPU plugged in I'll let you guys know what code comes up.
After driving in to work today. I went back to my car an hour later and the check engine light came on. I know i need to plug a CPU in to it to get the code. My GS300 has about 136000 miles on it, do you guys know of any common codes comming up?
After i get the CPU plugged in I'll let you guys know what code comes up.
08-17-10, 11:12 AM
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the exact description is
P0446
EVAP Emission Control System Vent Control Malfunction
I checked all the hoses and they seem to be fine. I took out the gas cap, cleaned it then put it back on and cleared the code. Now i have to see if it comes back. hope it doesn't but if it does i might have to take it in and get the canister replaced.
P0446
EVAP Emission Control System Vent Control Malfunction
I checked all the hoses and they seem to be fine. I took out the gas cap, cleaned it then put it back on and cleared the code. Now i have to see if it comes back. hope it doesn't but if it does i might have to take it in and get the canister replaced.
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08-17-10, 05:32 PM
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Best and only way to check the whole system (and should be the first thing) is run a fogger through the system. That will allow you to see where the leak is coming from. Better than going through the 3 hours of removing the canister and the many more hours searching by eye for invisible leaks. Any mechanic should have a fogger machine to run it for you.
to save you $500+ on a charcoal canister, try to remove the solenoid and clean it off. MOST of the time thats the problem (if concluded that thats the problem).
to save you $500+ on a charcoal canister, try to remove the solenoid and clean it off. MOST of the time thats the problem (if concluded that thats the problem).
08-17-10, 06:25 PM
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Best and only way to check the whole system (and should be the first thing) is run a fogger through the system. That will allow you to see where the leak is coming from. Better than going through the 3 hours of removing the canister and the many more hours searching by eye for invisible leaks. Any mechanic should have a fogger machine to run it for you.
to save you $500+ on a charcoal canister, try to remove the solenoid and clean it off. MOST of the time thats the problem (if concluded that thats the problem).
to save you $500+ on a charcoal canister, try to remove the solenoid and clean it off. MOST of the time thats the problem (if concluded that thats the problem).
$85 is priceless compared to any other options... (guess I'm lucky to have mechanic friends 
)
08-17-10, 07:26 PM
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the exact description is
P0446
EVAP Emission Control System Vent Control Malfunction
I checked all the hoses and they seem to be fine. I took out the gas cap, cleaned it then put it back on and cleared the code. Now i have to see if it comes back. hope it doesn't but if it does i might have to take it in and get the canister replaced.
P0446
EVAP Emission Control System Vent Control Malfunction
I checked all the hoses and they seem to be fine. I took out the gas cap, cleaned it then put it back on and cleared the code. Now i have to see if it comes back. hope it doesn't but if it does i might have to take it in and get the canister replaced.
Check that Vent hose to see if it's clogged. Then report back.
uh, why thumbs down?