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Old 06-27-2001, 09:10 PM
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OK, so for the past 15,000miles, I had the check engine light on, and every time I checked it, it noted bad front O2 sensor, left bank. I recently changed both left and right front o2 sensors because I figured it was time (135,000miles).

I reset the MIL light, and low and behold, not even 600 miles later, the MIL light comes on, and this time, it shows 0903 and 0705, which is Evap Canister Vent Control and Evap Control System respectively (according to the VBx site).

Does anyone know what's the cause of this (ok, no stupid answers like it's the Evap System...) and what I need to do (or replace) to fix it? Thanks. Also, are there any adverse effects to driving with a non-funcitonal Evap Control system besides not passing smog in California (I'll just have to reset the light again before I smog as usual...)

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Old 06-29-2001, 01:48 AM
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OK, so for the past 15,000miles, I had the check engine light on, and every time I checked it, it noted bad front O2 sensor, left bank. I recently changed both left and right front o2 sensors because I figured it was time (135,000miles).

I reset the MIL light, and low and behold, not even 600 miles later, the MIL light comes on, and this time, it shows 0903 and 0705, which is Evap Canister Vent Control and Evap Control System respectively (according to the VBx site).

Does anyone know what's the cause of this (ok, no stupid answers like it's the Evap System...) and what I need to do (or replace) to fix it? Thanks. Also, are there any adverse effects to driving with a non-funcitonal Evap Control system besides not passing smog in California (I'll just have to reset the light again before I smog as usual...)

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Guess nobody knows?
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Old 06-29-2001, 06:25 AM
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My evap canister 'seized' at around 34k. I forget exactly what it's purpose is. Have you checked the MIL Diagnostic sticky? The EVAP canister is located near the rear drivers' side wheel.
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Old 06-29-2001, 06:33 AM
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Originally posted by vmok
OK, so for the past 15,000miles, I had the check engine light on, and every time I checked it, it noted bad front O2 sensor, left bank. I recently changed both left and right front o2 sensors because I figured it was time (135,000miles).

I reset the MIL light, and low and behold, not even 600 miles later, the MIL light comes on, and this time, it shows 0903 and 0705, which is Evap Canister Vent Control and Evap Control System respectively (according to the VBx site).

Does anyone know what's the cause of this (ok, no stupid answers like it's the Evap System...) and what I need to do (or replace) to fix it? Thanks. Also, are there any adverse effects to driving with a non-funcitonal Evap Control system besides not passing smog in California (I'll just have to reset the light again before I smog as usual...)

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You will find useful information about these related Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the Sticky titled ECU Diagnostic Trouble Codes. It includes a procedure for bench testing the EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve. You might also remove the canister and dump out any water which has become trapped inside.
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thanks. will check it all out.

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Old 06-29-2001, 02:39 PM
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same thing is happening to me...let me know if you fix it and what was wrong
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