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2003 Cadillac CTS Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Floor, Fuel tank.
Mileage: 62,000 miles.

Asked on May 30, 2012

Where is coal canister located

Have to remove gas cap sometimes for car to breathe
Avatar Asked by lucylou158

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Replied on May 30, 2012

Sounds like a sticking vent valve or a spider built a web clogged it up or a pinched hose.Any codes in the computer?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on May 30, 2012

please tell me where the coal canister is located on cts

Tiny Response from lucylou158
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Replied on May 30, 2012

The canister is is bolted to the floor pan above the fuel tank rearward.Are you getting extending cranking when starting?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on May 30, 2012

If you cant start the car after filling the tank with gas then the most common cause is a bad evap canister purge solenoid.

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