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P0496 purge flow code — What the code means and how to fix it
A P0496 purge flow code means a problem was found in the evaporative emissions system A P0496 purge flow code is s generic powertrain code related to the evaporative emissions system. The official description is EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition. This means the engine computer has detected air or fuel entering the engine from the purge valve when the computer is not commanding a purge event. What are the possible causes a P0496 code? • A faulty solenoid purge valve is the most common cause- The purge valve may … Read More
How to fix a P0496 code
The two most common causes of a P0496 code A P0496 code is defined as EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition Your vehicle knows when you’ve filled your tank because it monitors your fuel gauge. When you start the engine, the computer sees that fuel has been added to the tank, so it performs purge cycle to clear fuel vapor form the charcoal canister. In the case of a P0496, the engine computer is sensing additional fuel vapor entering the engine when it’s not commanding a purge event. It knows … Read More