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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Hissing sound when removing fuel cap
  • Canister vent solenoid.
  • Evaporative emissions canisters.
  • Fuel vapor tubes (between tank and canister).
  • EVAP canister hoses.
  • EVAP canister dust separator.
  • EVAP emission purge valve
  • Excessive fuel odor during normal operation or during refueling
  • Canister vent solenoid.
  • Evaporative emissions canisters.
  • Fuel vapor tubes.
  • Fuel tank assembly.
  • Fuel vapor vent valves
  • EVAP canister purge outlet tube.
  • Unable to refuel vehicle
  • Fuel filler pipe. (kinked)
  • Canister vent solenoid. (blocked, stuck)
  • Fuel vapor tube assembly. (kinked, blocked, contaminated)
  • EVAP emission canisters. (contaminated)
  • Fuel filler pipe check valve. (stuck)
  • Fuel limit vent valve assembly. (stuck)
  • EVAP canister hoses. (kinked, blocked, contaminated)
  • EVAP canister dust separator. (blocked, contaminated)