The codes were P0443 Evap Control System purge valve & P0455 Evap system leak detected.
2006-09-11 09:21:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercury
How 'bout you ask the inspection station that issued the report?
2006-09-11 09:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jack430 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
P0455 is a leak in the evaluative emissions system which means the gas tank isn't sealed it could be as simple as a loose or missing gas cap but I suspect the purge valve which is a related part is the problem it should be located between the charcoal canister and the intake manifold the charcoal canister is a plastic tank full of charcoal used to capture fuel vapors it is usually about 8 inches long with at least 2 small hoses plugged into it 1 from the gas tank the other goes to the purge valve and then the engine's intake manifold. your valve may be broken leaking or the hose may have a hole. I am not sure where the charcoal canister is in your car, it should be under the hood somewhere.
2006-09-11 16:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mark G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the charcoal cansiter or purge valve wiring. Look under the rear of the car under the trunk area and be sure there is no damage to the wiring or canisters. I have seen many times where people run over something and cause this code. There are 2 bolts and 2 nuts that hold the assemble up. You may want a good mechniac to look into this.
2006-09-11 21:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by Josh S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most major automotive parts stores can tell you what the codes mean and what will need to be fixed to clear them.
2006-09-11 16:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by Common Cents Genius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want it to pass, before you have it checked, disconnect the battery for a minute, hook it back and the codes are cleared, then it will pass
2006-09-12 06:46:28 · answer #5 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋