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Old 09-03-2011, 05:25 PM
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I looked into it and there's no crack on both the tube. What else could it be? Should I reset my CEL again?
 
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Old 09-04-2011, 03:36 AM
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If none of those hoses have cracks, it could be a bad gas cap, EVAP Purge Solenoid or the stupid NVLD pump is bad. I get a CEL and an EVAP code randomly, and it will go away randomly. My gas cap is good and I fixed the cracks in the EVAP hoses. I'm pretty sure my NVLD is just retarded and needs to be replaced. I top off my gas one time after it stops the first time. Never had an issue.
 
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Old 09-05-2011, 06:03 PM
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should I go ahead and change the purge selenoid first? or change the NVLD? I'm just getting sick of staring at the CEL=[ Your CEL goes off and on by itself? wish mine did that, but its always on and never goes off.
 
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Old 09-05-2011, 06:14 PM
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I just checked my CEL codes and again and theres a new code P0551, P0556 and the old P0442(leak). Those codes just came out of nowhere
 
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I mean p0456 instead of the p0556
 
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Old 09-05-2011, 11:40 PM
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P0551 is power steering switch circuit.
P0456 is small EVAP leak.
P0442 is medium EVAP leak.

Still referring to my last post for the possible causes still. If lines are good, time to go down the line: gas cap, purge solenoid and NVLD pump. I don't think there are any other parts to the system?
 
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Old 09-06-2011, 02:50 AM
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Okay I'll check those. Where is the NVLD Pump btw? So I should replacer power steering switch right?
 
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Old 09-06-2011, 03:51 AM
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The power steering switch is most likely the culprit. The NVLD is behind the RR tire; very near the carbon canister. It looks like a little black jar with a cone-shaped lid, attached to a bracket.
 
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Old 09-06-2011, 04:28 PM
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Hey there I know this is about pmerc23 but I my car has the same issue of not wanting to start.

Im looking for help as well.
When I put my key in the ignition, when I turn the key to start the engine only the radio turns on but the car never tries to start. I can leave the key turned all the way and then under the hood I turn on my car from the fuse.
Would it be an electrical problem or an ignition switch problem?
 
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:46 AM
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An ignition switch is electrical, so either way, yes. You have an electrical problem. How do you turn it on from the fuse exactly?
 


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