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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Emissions.
Mileage: 160 miles.

Asked on November 19, 2011

96 cutlas supreme check engine light, evaporation problem

Check engine light came on and stays on. tech said the code was for evaporation malfunction. how and where do I look for problem. fuel cap passed an emissions check 1 month ago. tks
Avatar Asked by Ted Hodges

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Replied on November 19, 2011

The code should be more specific than that. The EVAP system starts at the gas cap and runs to the engine via the fuel system. There are many components that can cause issus. Do you have the exact code that he got?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 19, 2011

What was the actual code #? Your evap system.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on November 19, 2011

What was the code? Could be leaking -get it smoke tested-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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