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Re: A rough few weeks.... [alan_s]
by Lulu44
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Dec 20, 2008 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: alan_s (Dec 20, 2008 10:37 am)
I live in Kentucky and we did away with emissions testing last year. Will that have any bearing on warranty coverage? How do I know which one of the warranties you mentioned above fits my situation; I want to make sure I am totally armed when I make my final visit to the dealership. Thanks for your help!
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [Lulu44]
by wwest
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Dec 20, 2008 (12:09 pm)
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Replying to: Lulu44 (Dec 20, 2008 9:42 am)
Maybe you removed the gas cap without adding fuel, enough fuel..
Or maybe you left the gas cap loose....
"took it to a mechanic."
Who would more likely than not take advantage of you even if the problem were as simple as above.
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [Lulu44]
by 9119911
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Dec 20, 2008 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: Lulu44 (Dec 20, 2008 9:42 am)
Before handing out a lot of money check/have somecheck the vacuum line under the engine air filter. These often come off when someone changes or checks the filter. Have someone else check the computer to see what the problem is. In Ga. Autozone will check it free, others that I know of is O'Reilly's. They will also sell you a part and some times install it for you free, depending on the length of time it takes. 
Good Luck,
9119911
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [wwest]
by Lulu44
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Dec 20, 2008 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 20, 2008 12:09 pm)
I tried the gas cap thing already and nothing happened. I am going to get a second opinion before I do anything.
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [9119911]
by Lulu44
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Dec 20, 2008 (3:20 pm)
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Replying to: 9119911 (Dec 20, 2008 12:46 pm)
Thanks for that bit of information. We don't have an O'Reilly's, but I will take it to AutoZone before I go to the dealership.
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [Lulu44]
by gomst1
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Dec 21, 2008 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: Lulu44 (Dec 20, 2008 3:20 pm)
If you left the gas cap off or something stuck open in the evap sys the code will be P0455=Evap Sys Gross Leak Detected. If you tightened the gas cap but not tight enough the code will be any of the following: P0455; P0442=Evap Small Leak or P0456=Evap Very Small Leak. Depending on the condition of the purge valve, you may have the same codes above so, it is not only the purge valve that can cause the above codes. Any problems on the Evap sys may give you these codes.
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [Lulu44]
by wwest
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Dec 21, 2008 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: Lulu44 (Dec 20, 2008 3:16 pm)
Assuming the initial problem might have been the gas cap it may take several days, "drive cycles" (depends on "your" driving style) to clear the CEL.
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [gomst1]
by Lulu44
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Dec 21, 2008 (11:35 am)
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Replying to: gomst1 (Dec 21, 2008 8:40 am)
Thank you for the vital information. The mechanics evaluation listed the following codes: P0441 and P0455. Do you have any suggestions on how and where I should repair the problem? I always worry that when they (mechanics) see a female coming they see an easy mark (sorry to sound like I am sterotyping mechanics-not my intentin). Thanks for your assistance.
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [gomst1]
by jlsexton
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Dec 21, 2008 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: gomst1 (Dec 21, 2008 8:40 am)
Several weeks age I asked a simple question, no one answered it, perhaps you might be as so kind to try. I wanted to drain 1 gallon of coolant & replace it. I could not find any way to refill other than the overflow tank, even the drain was hidden, so any & all help would be appreciated. Usually a simple task if only one can find the ingress & egress.
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Re: A rough few weeks.... [Lulu44]
by fin
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Dec 21, 2008 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: Lulu44 (Dec 21, 2008 11:35 am)
Here is the technical definition, if it helps:
P0441....Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
P0455....Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
Any one who understands the tech side of this is welcome to explain it to everybody.... but it really doesn't sound that complicated if you repair cars and sure doesn't look like $600...
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