The check engine light came one, which I ignored, since my car has a reoccurring problem with the check engine light coming on for no real reason. However, I noticed rough idling (when waiting at stoplights) and a groaning sound coming from the gas cap area when the car was turned off. One day, after adding gas to the tank, the car refused to start. I took it to a mechanic, who read 2 codes on it: fuel trim and emissions/vapor leak.
He first replaced spark plugs and wires. This did not solve the problem. When I returned, the mechanic replaced the fuel pump. This also did not solve the problem. By now, only the large emissions leak problem was reading and I had spent $900 on things that didn't solve the issue. After one more diagnostic, the mechanic said replacing the solenoid would solve the problem and quoted me a $400 price. Instead, my dad replaced it for free and even paid for the part. Thanks, Dad! Replacing the solenoid seems to have solved the issue.
The check engine light came one, which I ignored, since my car has a reoccurring problem with the check engine light coming on for no real reason. However, I noticed rough idling (when waiting at stoplights) and a groaning sound coming from the gas cap area when the car was turned off. One day, after adding gas to the tank, the car refused to start. I took it to a mechanic, who read 2 codes on it: fuel trim and emissions/vapor leak.
He first replaced spark plugs and wires. This did not solve the problem. When I returned, the mechanic replaced the fuel pump. This also did not solve the problem. By now, only the large emissions leak problem was reading and I had spent $900 on things that didn't solve the issue. After one more diagnostic, the mechanic said replacing the solenoid would solve the problem and quoted me a $400 price. Instead, my dad replaced it for free and even paid for the part. Thanks, Dad! Replacing the solenoid seems to have solved the issue.
- Molly A., Greensboro, NC, US