WTF... why when i get gas wont my car start till....
10-27-2009, 10:36 PM
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WTF... why when i get gas wont my car start till....
Last time I put gas in my car (93 octane), immediatly after filling i went to start my car and it wouldnt crank. Took 3 times to start my car and I got all scared, but thought it was a fluke and since everything ran fine since, no starting problems after. Then tonight, I fill up my tank, and once again, immediatly after filling takes 3 cranks for it to start.
Never happened in the past, so WTF?
Never happened in the past, so WTF?
10-28-2009, 12:24 AM
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the evap is either the gas cap or theres a evap purge valve under the car. back by the rear frame. might need to be replaced. but try the gas cap first. do you get a check engine light?
10-28-2009, 12:39 AM
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definalty EVAP.... mine did that and the stealership had to replace the EVAP Canister twice.... they tried to blame it on me by telling me I was over filling it, but I always stop when it clicks....
10-28-2009, 06:54 AM
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i dont know if I got a CEL b/c it was already on since my catless DP. but im not gonna say there wasnt times i filled my car up to the top. like it clicked, so i pressed the pump down again and squeezed as much as I can in.
now assuming its not the gas cap as it was fine since, im thinking its under the car. where exactly is it? is it the thing above the rear axle with all the wires going to it?
now assuming its not the gas cap as it was fine since, im thinking its under the car. where exactly is it? is it the thing above the rear axle with all the wires going to it?
10-28-2009, 07:52 AM
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Its one of these two but most likely the purge solenoid under the hood.Its a easy fix to do yourself.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid
On the top of the engine near the oil fill cap
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid
Under the rear of the vehicle, behind the fuel tank attached to the EVAP canister
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid
On the top of the engine near the oil fill cap
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid
Under the rear of the vehicle, behind the fuel tank attached to the EVAP canister
10-28-2009, 10:26 AM
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Dude dont worry easy fix had the same problem just my car acted a bit diff..my car would start then i would turn it off and the motor would stay running key off for about 3 seconds then shake and stall. its the EVAP Purge valve celinoid or w.e its called. it sits right on top of ur valve cover its a little box its plastic has wires connected to it. You should also be throwing a check happen to me threw steady check for about a week ran sea foam through it, shell gas got rid of it but came back a few hours later. i also ran system too lean witch i still throw today need to replace MAP and O2 Sensors. but your prob is much simpler advanced auto parts like 30-40 bucks 5 minutes to replace. and it will stop doing that. illl find a pic of it
damn it never mind beat me too it..i was looking for a pic!..lol
Its one of these two but most likely the purge solenoid under the hood.Its a easy fix to do yourself.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid
On the top of the engine near the oil fill cap
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid
Under the rear of the vehicle, behind the fuel tank attached to the EVAP canister
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid
On the top of the engine near the oil fill cap
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid
Under the rear of the vehicle, behind the fuel tank attached to the EVAP canister
damn it never mind beat me too it..i was looking for a pic!..lol
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10-28-2009, 10:28 AM
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My SS/SC had this happen about a month ago. Everytime I went to fill with gas it would idle, and try to die unless I kept the revs up. It wouldn't act up again until I would fill up. It was the purge solenoid valve. It's part of the EVAP system, and will also give you the check gas cap message. Very simple fix. I replaced it myself.
10-28-2009, 10:35 AM
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My SS/SC had this happen about a month ago. Everytime I went to fill with gas it would idle, and try to die unless I kept the revs up. It wouldn't act up again until I would fill up. It was the purge solenoid valve. It's part of the EVAP system, and will also give you the check gas cap message. Very simple fix. I replaced it myself.
10-28-2009, 12:08 PM
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any1 got a engine shot on an LNF of where the purge solenoid is. Its not the little black box on top of the intake manifold with all the vacuum tubes running to it? its gotta be something else your talking about. Pics or ban 
10-28-2009, 12:54 PM
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its the Evap happen to mines i had to smash the gas down to get it started once i replaced the part it was good my friends cobalt is turbo and his went out as well good thing its a cheap fix