Flashing gas light P0455
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1997 E 320 - 2000 S500
Flashing gas light P0455
E320 1997
Cleared the P0304 and P0300 codes - Inginition coil on 4
Still have intermitant flshing gas light and eventually CEL P0455
I never top off gas
I have replaced gas cap with OEM cap which does look different that the original but seem correct and tight
I have cleaned prurge valve and hose with the correct CRC product
Used mechanic stethoscope and valve seems to be working perfectly
Engine seems to be running smooth but I want to clear issue
any other ideas
Cleared the P0304 and P0300 codes - Inginition coil on 4
Still have intermitant flshing gas light and eventually CEL P0455
I never top off gas
I have replaced gas cap with OEM cap which does look different that the original but seem correct and tight
I have cleaned prurge valve and hose with the correct CRC product
Used mechanic stethoscope and valve seems to be working perfectly
Engine seems to be running smooth but I want to clear issue
any other ideas
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Check all
vacuum lines,check lines going to charcoal canister.Did you get the cap from the dealer?
Smoke test,next
Smoke test,next
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1997 E 320 - 2000 S500
Vacuum Lines
Are the vacuum lines the lines from two lines on the purge valve?
Yes OEM cap but you can not get the exact looking cap that was previously on car
It is flatter now
Could it be the gas filter - Gas filter is way over do
I did run a tank with seafoam 6 months ago but I need to change filter
I have the part and will do it next week
If I need smoke test who will do it and how much will it cost
Where would you epect to see the leak in a smoke test?
Thanks
Yes OEM cap but you can not get the exact looking cap that was previously on car
It is flatter now
Could it be the gas filter - Gas filter is way over do
I did run a tank with seafoam 6 months ago but I need to change filter
I have the part and will do it next week
If I need smoke test who will do it and how much will it cost
Where would you epect to see the leak in a smoke test?
Thanks
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Gas cap looks like this
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Any of the
myriad of lines from the tank to the purge valve.Someplace in the evap system air is getting in and fumes are getting out.And it monitors that and says no no no.
Check the lines at the canister,they dry out and break.
Was it a dealer cap?Your local smog station may test a cap for free.
Check the lines at the canister,they dry out and break.
Was it a dealer cap?Your local smog station may test a cap for free.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Gross
leak .040inch or bigger is indicated by flashing gas light.Happens before a code is set.That is what he means
Bad cap,broken evap line,leak in something,he needs to find.
flip the gasket over on the new fuel cap you got from autohausaz.com.Get underneath and look for loose hoses on the evap canister.
you can't buy a smoke machine they are $$$
http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1...em_tester.html
find a shop with one if you can't find the leak.You won't pass smog and the light will drive you nutty.
This is a diagram of the M112 and M113 system very similar to your M104 with some minor changes,but this is the path you need to search.
maybe shucks or autozone rents them
http://www.redlinedetection.com/
Bad cap,broken evap line,leak in something,he needs to find.
flip the gasket over on the new fuel cap you got from autohausaz.com.Get underneath and look for loose hoses on the evap canister.
you can't buy a smoke machine they are $$$
http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1...em_tester.html
find a shop with one if you can't find the leak.You won't pass smog and the light will drive you nutty.
This is a diagram of the M112 and M113 system very similar to your M104 with some minor changes,but this is the path you need to search.
maybe shucks or autozone rents them
http://www.redlinedetection.com/
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No access to smoke test
I don't have access to a lift or smoke machine/testing site
I will have to put the car up on ramps and see if I can inspect vacuum hoses
I was hoping for an esier answer
I will have to put the car up on ramps and see if I can inspect vacuum hoses
I was hoping for an esier answer
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Fuel cap
would be the easier anwser.Seeing as you ruled that out,hunting down a 4/100ths hole is up next
Swap a cap with someone with a known good cap.Look at the hoses to the charcoal canister and valve and proceed forward from there.
Swap a cap with someone with a known good cap.Look at the hoses to the charcoal canister and valve and proceed forward from there.
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