cmd26

iTrader: (6)

well more codes can someone put me in the direction of the evap canistor, pics would be nice

NEW2DAGAME

iTrader: (1)

Its a black box behind the drivers-side rear wheel. Disconnect the box (3 bolts) and inspect it for cracks or the ends starting to seperate. If thats the case, silicon is your friend.

spock

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Also check under your fuel cap. If the filler neck opening is all rusty, that will throw the code too. Mine did and I cleaned up the neck with Scotch Brite and the code hasn't come back in almost a year now.

215maximaguy

id hate to bring an old thread back from the dead but i am going through the same code/problem. I did what people said and cleaned the fuel neck with scotch brite. and put the old gas cap back on. And i even tried a new gas cap. But how long is it going to take for the cel to clear itself or do i have to delete/erase it myself get back to me thanks
Jeff H

215maximaguy

any thoughts on what my next step is?

cmd26

iTrader: (6)

I did replace the gas cap and i also cleared the code but the ses came back after a week, my next step is to have my shop do a smoke test to find the leak.

215maximaguy

ok just an update i got my gas cap tested and it passed so tomorrow i am getting a smoke test done and hoping that it is a old rotted hose wish me luck guys

blinelaxd27

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any luck with the smoke test? i got the same prob!

cmd26

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I havent had time to get to the shop hopefully this month i will be able to go.

I30driver

Any update on this? I have the code and plan to inspect it thoroughly before getting the smoke test done.

cmd26

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Sorry nope its not my car its my gfs and she taking her sweet time with this.

DennisMik

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One of the possibilities listed in the FSM is the EVAP canister vent control valve. On the 4th gens, the EVAP canister vent control valve is becomming a problem as the cars age. This valve is by the canister and has a plunger inside it that will stick and not move as it should. You can open up this valve and clean/lubricate it.

MemphisMaxima

I've gotten this 3 times since owning my max. The first time, I reseated the gas cap and it went away within 30 miles. The second time I replaced the gas cap because the mechanism in the cap that keeps you from overtightening woas slipping and not allowing me to tighten it. I purchased an aftermarket cap from Autozone and had the same problem from the start. I ended up picking one up at nissan, problem has been gone for 3 years.