Fuel Evap Controls Functional -- FAIL
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: SUN Diego CA
Fuel Evap Controls Functional -- FAIL
Sorry to bother everyone, but I'm not sure what is involved in the diagnosis/repair of this problem and am looking for advice.
I live in CA and just returned from smog inspection where I passed everything except for the FECF test. The tech that inspected my car said this is a new test (Dec '07) and that quite a few of the older Vettes have failed this test.
Is there a way I can check this on my car or is it something that I need to go to a shop to have checked? I don't know much about this particular part of the emissions controls and hope you all could point me in the right direction.
Thanks everyone.
I live in CA and just returned from smog inspection where I passed everything except for the FECF test. The tech that inspected my car said this is a new test (Dec '07) and that quite a few of the older Vettes have failed this test.
Is there a way I can check this on my car or is it something that I need to go to a shop to have checked? I don't know much about this particular part of the emissions controls and hope you all could point me in the right direction.
Thanks everyone.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 17
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From: SUN Diego CA
Like an idiot, I forgot to mention that I have an '82, and had the motor rebuilt about eight years ago.
I just replaced the spark plugs/wires, distributor cap, etc. Everything is running fine, except for this little problem getting through smog inspection.
Anyone have any ideas on what this is all about??
I just replaced the spark plugs/wires, distributor cap, etc. Everything is running fine, except for this little problem getting through smog inspection.
Anyone have any ideas on what this is all about??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
I assume this has to do with the Evaporative Control System (carbon canister) to absorb fuel vapors. I don't have any 82' information, but it must be close to the 79' Shop Manual I have. Here's the trouble shooting info. Hope it helps
Gary
Gary
