Code U05A0

Tiny
JAYSTER00
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  • 2012 FORD FIESTA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,857 MILES
I scanned my car listed above today and I received a U05A0 code. It says invalid data received from evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection system control module. Does anyone know what’s wrong? Should I clear the code or take it in to get looked at?
Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 3:36 PM

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Tiny
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*mileage is in kilometres not miles.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 6:53 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

You should clear the code get the check engine light to go out then go for a drive and if the check engine light comes back in rescan it and get the fresh code before you plan in bringing it to a shop. Its a minor code and your probably not getting any performance issues. A common thing with an evaporate code is a loose gas cap so make sure it's on tight after you clear it and go for a drive.
Let me know what happens and what code gets triggered again.
Tom
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 AT 12:22 AM
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Thanks! It worked.
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 AT 9:55 AM
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4DRTOM is one of our best!
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 AT 7:17 PM

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