New Vent Solenoid - Now I can't fuel
#1
New Vent Solenoid - Now I can't fuel
2008 V5.3 Flex VIN 3G.
So I had a P0449 error and I replaced my vent valve solenoid - easy enough, code cleared. Except now I can't fuel the vehicle.
A couple of things: First, I never had a problem fueling.
Second, the new solenoid is somewhat different than the original. The original vent went up to the fuel filler neck. This new new solenoid has a 'snorkel' system. The hose terminates in a small box with a filter. I know I'm supposed to mount it up by the transmission, but the hose is way too short for that. I ran the new up along side the fill pipe (right next to the old pipe) and loosely zip-tied it to the fill pipe.
I assume the new solenoid is working correctly because the no new codes have popped up.
Thanks for any help,
JT
So I had a P0449 error and I replaced my vent valve solenoid - easy enough, code cleared. Except now I can't fuel the vehicle.
A couple of things: First, I never had a problem fueling.
Second, the new solenoid is somewhat different than the original. The original vent went up to the fuel filler neck. This new new solenoid has a 'snorkel' system. The hose terminates in a small box with a filter. I know I'm supposed to mount it up by the transmission, but the hose is way too short for that. I ran the new up along side the fill pipe (right next to the old pipe) and loosely zip-tied it to the fill pipe.
I assume the new solenoid is working correctly because the no new codes have popped up.
Thanks for any help,
JT
#3
Disconnect the vent Solenoid fron the canister as see if you can fuel up
I'm too big (fat) to crawl under at the gas station to pull the hose. I need to jack it up for access.
Thanks for the reply,
JT
#6
I (with the help of Tech2) fixed it
Thanks Tech2! You rock!
There was a kink in the pre-formed plastic hose that runs from the charcoal canister to the solenoid. When I installed the new solenoid I tried to run the hose to the canister the same way as the old one. The old hose went over the two evaporator lines, whereas the new modified hose runs under the lines. When I tried to force it to go over the top the hose kinked above the canister.
Thanks again. I owe you a beer. However it's really not worth it to come to Iowa for a beer - or anything else.
JT
There was a kink in the pre-formed plastic hose that runs from the charcoal canister to the solenoid. When I installed the new solenoid I tried to run the hose to the canister the same way as the old one. The old hose went over the two evaporator lines, whereas the new modified hose runs under the lines. When I tried to force it to go over the top the hose kinked above the canister.
Thanks again. I owe you a beer. However it's really not worth it to come to Iowa for a beer - or anything else.
JT
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