Toyota EVAP systems can be a bit confusing to troubleshoot and repair properly.
The owner of this 2001 Toyota Camry had a hard time filling her tank, and had a Check Engine light, with EVAP codes stored in the computer.
Another shop quoted her a brand new charcoal canister to the tune of $700. Probably the most common item on “IdentiFix”!
But before jumping to conclusions, let’s properly diagnose the system and who knows…maybe save the customer some money and learn a thing or two in the process 🙂
Let’s go! And enjoy!
Ivan
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Ivan, when are you gonna start selling PHAD shirts?
Glad to see you realized the snapon has bluetooth
I now see that their is a part two so I'll wait to comment on that one…
Biggest problem with EVAP canisters is overfilling the tank. Don't "milk" the nozzle when filling, the gasoline goes into the vent line into the charcoal canister and eats it up. Fill until it clicks off and that's it.
I can only imagine what a shop would be if only you and EricO worked together in one shop. The business would rock this world. Great video mate.
I hate working on evap systems! Great work Ivan looking forward to part 2
Mud Dauber Wasps will get into every open thread and port that they can find.
Here in Florida early 1980's carburated EVAP systems were connected to an inlet line that came from under the rocker panel area near the engine compartment where they would be at a point below the water line of driving thru a flooded street in a thunder storm, allowing water to be drawn into the charcoal canister plugging it with water and causing the carburator to flood with raw fuel like crazy when the engine was shut off. Pressure in the fuel tank would overcome the float valve and force raw gasoline down the carb venturi flooding the engine. replace the charcoal canister and no more problem until the car was driven thru another flooded intersection.
Had the same fault with my ol' celica! Luckily the purge valve and canister are under the bonnet, so no rust issues. Just cleaned the lines and valve with the airline and 4 years on…no issues.
where are u located? i might take my suv overthere?
Don't you have a smoke machine
Very common for insects to get in that line and build nests (mud dobbers) and clog that up. Good stuff Ivan.
Great diagnosis , look forward to the next video . Thanks for all your hard work .
You forgot unwanted acceleration with Toyota problems. Not hatin just stating.
I love me the part 2's Had a similar issue with my daughter in laws Saturn. The vent solenoid was toast. It wasn't operating.changed it out and voila, she could fill up her tank. I'll take brownie points wherever I can get em.
Of course, Ivan would use a Presta valve !
Great job Ivan! Looking forward to part 2!
Looking forward to part 3 little buddy!
Good Hmwork. I TRULY hope you put those diagrams in the Glovebox, will have the date as well.
now if we could just get a canister for those southern girls with the vapors lol
A Picture is worth a 1000 words ………..
Toyota Yoda!!!
Lots good infor thanks.
Don’t light a cigarette I’m sure you don’t have that nasty addiction.