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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Check engine light: Evap canister code

I have an evap canister code and the shop i took it to said there are too many components to know exactly which part is triggering it. If i take it to Nissan, they will probably void my extended warranty because of my y-pipe and muffler. What can i do to find out what the problem is? What thing i did notice is that the car burns a lot of gas.
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Which code are you getting? Number?
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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If you have a front strut tower bar, check your EVAP (little round plastic thing I can't remember what it's called right now) does not have a break right under the FSTB and by the throttle body.
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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I got the code 01 11 and meineke got the code P1440.

Could my y pipe have an effect on it?
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kormax97
If you have a front strut tower bar, check your EVAP (little round plastic thing I can't remember what it's called right now) does not have a break right under the FSTB and by the throttle body.
I don't have a front strut bar
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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that would be a really good reason as to why my EVAP codes keep coming and going all the time i hate that
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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0111 is the EVAP system "jackpot" code meaning it points or one or more components or the EVAP system system.

Possible causes include (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)...
- EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve stuck closed.
- EVAP control system pressure sensor and its circuit.
- Loose, disconnected, or improper connection of rubber tube.
- Blocked rubber tube.
- Blocked or bent rubber tube to MAP/BARO switch solenoid valve.
- Cracked EVAP canister.
- EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
- Closed Throttle Position Switch.
- Improper connection of one-way valve.
- Blocked purge port.
- EVAP canister vent control valve.


Also, a y-pipe will not trigger the 0111 code.
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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but will this make me burn more gas? And do i have to take it to Nissan to find out which component is failing?
Old Oct 14, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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You can test the various components yourself. You'll find all the info (location of the various components, testing procedures, etc.) in a factory service manual. Hayne's repair guide will cover some but definitely not everything. Good luck.

But for now, reset the CEL, and see if it comes on again.
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