p0455
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
p0455
EVAP System: Large Leak Detected
P0455
Ok so I have checked all the connections in the engine bay and along the lines on the underneath the car back to the fuel tank. I cant seem to find a leak. I can smell fuel inside the car though on ocasion. I checked the purge valve on top of the airbox and it was making a clicking sound. Is it suppose to make that clicking sound? I also have read it could be the fuel cap? Or the fuel cap not tight enough. How do you know if it is the fuel cap? Any suggestions would be great I need to get this fixed asap to pass inspection.
P0455
Ok so I have checked all the connections in the engine bay and along the lines on the underneath the car back to the fuel tank. I cant seem to find a leak. I can smell fuel inside the car though on ocasion. I checked the purge valve on top of the airbox and it was making a clicking sound. Is it suppose to make that clicking sound? I also have read it could be the fuel cap? Or the fuel cap not tight enough. How do you know if it is the fuel cap? Any suggestions would be great I need to get this fixed asap to pass inspection.
Keeper of the Cash
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 26,522
Likes: 3
From: Iowa
Clicking noise is normal and indicates the purge valve is working. Did you check the carbon canister in the spare tire well under the car? Checking the fuel cap is easy: just take it off and look at the seal. Is it cracked? It's cheap enough to just replace it though and be done with it. Get a new OEM from the dealer, they are vastly superior to any aftermarket.
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
no I have not checked the canister under the car. I didnt even know there was one there. Is it under the plastic cover attached to the spare tire bowl. What exactly will I be looking for under there. I do notice that the fuel smell seems to be stronger in the trunk.
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
i've got the canister out is there anyway to test it to see if its good? its 169 from ecs. I just want to know that this is the problem before i go and buy a part that I may not actually need.
Keeper of the Cash
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 26,522
Likes: 3
From: Iowa
Service manual would be able to tell you how to test it.
Why do people continue to give ECS business? I don't get it. PN 8D0201801E is $147.60 from the DEALER.
http://www.genuinevwaudiparts.com/pa...?siteid=214407
Why do people continue to give ECS business? I don't get it. PN 8D0201801E is $147.60 from the DEALER.
http://www.genuinevwaudiparts.com/pa...?siteid=214407
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
read through the evap system components in manual and doesn't give a way to test it. I use ecs to get a round about number to see how much it will cost there is alocal german autoparts store that i get my parts from and they dont have a site I can get it from them for 139.00 . I'd still like to know if it can be tested. I mean it saying large leak. Shouldnt it be easy to find? I did notice when I was in my trunk on the right side of the trunk where the 2 bolts hold the rear bumper there was a ground wire that goes to the leak detection pump that wasnt grounded. So i grounded it and now im waiting to hear back from my freind who has a vag com to scan it. But that shouldn't cause a leak should it? Just curious for your insight.
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)
Brett Foote
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!
Joe Kucinski
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
read through the evap system components in manual and doesn't give a way to test it. I use ecs to get a round about number to see how much it will cost there is alocal german autoparts store that i get my parts from and they dont have a site I can get it from them for 139.00 . I'd still like to know if it can be tested. I mean it saying large leak. Shouldnt it be easy to find? I did notice when I was in my trunk on the right side of the trunk where the 2 bolts hold the rear bumper there was a ground wire that goes to the leak detection pump that wasnt grounded. So i grounded it and now im waiting to hear back from my freind who has a vag com to scan it. But that shouldn't cause a leak should it? Just curious for your insight.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MateoA8
A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
6
Dec 27, 2006 09:38 PM
