Blocked EVAP Canister

Tiny
PAULLETTA1
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  • 2005 KIA SEDONA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,500 MILES
The check engine light is coming on intermittently. I had it checked at AutoZone and was told that I have a blocked Evap Canister. Exactly what is this and is/will it cause engine failure? Is an immediate repair necessary?
Monday, November 8th, 2010 AT 7:40 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Yes the EVAP charcoal canister can omit raw fuel into the engine when it goes bad I would replace it ASAP here is the location and what it looks like below.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Monday, November 8th, 2010 AT 11:46 AM
Tiny
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I'm having the same problem on my 2005 Sedona. Diagnostic codes were P2422 and P0342. Other than the light, car sounds like it's running fine. How quickly should this be fixed?
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Friday, December 13th, 2013 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yes this should be fixed soon to avoid the engine being affected by the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, December 16th, 2013 AT 11:31 AM

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