OBD2 Code P0455- Evap Emissions System leak detected- Large leak (Gross leak)

The P0455 code (Evaporative Emissions System Leak Detected- Large Leak) is a very common everyday code and its causes are simple! There is a big ass leak coming from something related to the fuel tank…… That’s it…… So lets take a look at the most common cause of OBD2 Code P0455. The fuel cap is […]

Chevy OBD1 codes

Here is a list of Chevy OBD1 codes, There were various other applications and some cars had different codes. But these usually get me on the right track. 12 No distributor reference pulse (diagnostic test active) 13 Oxygen sensor circuit open or no activity 14 Engine coolant temp sensor error (high temp indicated) 15 Engine […]

P0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction (notes)

P0446 – EVAP Vent Solenoid Valve Control System – The Evaporative Emission Control system stops fuel vapors from escaping from the fuel tank and fuel system. The EVAP system includes vent hoses and a canister containing charcoal for capturing, filtering and storing fuel vapors, and a valve for siphoning the fumes stored in this canister […]

P0300 – Engine Misfire Detected

The P0300 diagnostic code is yet another “It could be anything” code. But once you take away whats not wrong with the car the majority of the time the problem ends up being decently simple to repair. Here is a list of some of the causes of a misfire code. Its not a list of […]

Ford-o-matic

It was a little chilly as I meandered around the boneyard, giving my best attempt towards avoiding various sharp objects and randomly left cow pies. We were lucky to have the opportunity to venture into the middle area of the yard, generally it is off limits because of various hazards and to not invite […]