I took my car (2004 Pontiac grand prix) into a shop because I had a P0455 code. I had already had my gas cap checked and they said it was fine. they did a smoke test and told me that it was the a "gross leak in the evap emission canister purge solenoid" so I paid them $100 to fix it. Three days later the light came on again so i took it back and they did another smoke test and told me it was the same thing. So I said "I thought you fixed it?" and they said they fixed the one in the back. now the one in the front needs fixing. So I have two questions. 1) are they full of crap and just giving me the run around? 2) where is it "front" purge solenoid located, what does it look like (link a website with a picture) and can I fix it myself (without tearing the car apart)?
There is no code P0544 , maybe you mean P0455 ?
The control module tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a large leak. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. When the conditions for running are met, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve OPEN and the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve CLOSED . This allows engine vacuum to enter the EVAP system. At a calibrated time, or vacuum level, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve closed, sealing the system, and monitors the FTP sensor input in order to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. If the system is unable to achieve the calibrated vacuum level, or if the vacuum level decreases too rapidly, this DTC sets.
It's called EVAP purge solenoid , the front one . An your
Mechanic is probably not full of it . You need to know how the system works . If the computer set's a code for that system , it will not test it again till it's fixed an sometime other problems come up . After he fixed the first problem he should have told you that after a day or two or a couple of key cycles , starting the car cold till warm an a cold start again , sitting over night , 8 hours . Then the computer will retest the system . An other codes may set . Before putting blame , you should have to read about OBD 2 emissions , before being able to have a vehicle .
SOURCE: Check Engine Light - Code numbers P1486 & P0455
Found on my jeep that the high quality vac line to the evap bottle had split on the under side.
SOURCE: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Evaporative Canister
you should be able to fix it look for a can near the fuel tank that has vacuum hoses coming out of it and you should be able to just buy the bad solenoid
SOURCE: code p0455 evap emission (large)
have the gas cap tested or just replace it, then disconnect the battery for 5 minutes to reset the code, then drive it for a few miles and see if problem comes back, if it does a trip to the dealer is in order, as this may be covered by your emission warranty which is good for 70,000 miles.
SOURCE: p0455 comes back on ,we try to fix it
The EVAP control sytem is checked by the ECM upon the first start of the day when the engine is cool and will trigger the DTC code P0445. If you have a vacuum line leak when it's cold and seals it self when it warms up then the code will stay there. After warming up the car reset the ECM to clear any DTC codes and see if any MILL shows up. IF not then there is a leak only when the system is cold so your going to have to try to do a smoke test when the system is cold.
The other thing is to check all the vacuum lines and fittings around the canister and fuel tank for any lose clamps ECT.
Good luck and keep me posted. Be glad to help you
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