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I am getting a P0496 code. Light comes on more frequently(every 3 starts) when it is cooler. During summer months it comes on every 6-8 starts. The car won't remote start when check light engine is on, but after you reset it, the remote start works. Also, the car has trouble starting after filling up with gas.

  • Jeffrey Turcotte
    Jeffrey Turcotte Nov 01, 2010

    something wrong with your evap system, but I cannot access the diagram. If you can find the purge valve, take it out a test it.

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Sounds like the purge solenoid valve.
Check out this website for more details. If it is the valve, the replacement will cost around $20 at any auto parts store.
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