Check Engine Light

habnar · Post by **habnar** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:19 am

I had the check engine light come on one day after I started a drove my Vibe for about 5 miles. The dealer checked it and said the gas cap was loose. (it was the first thing I checked) Of course, the light came on again the next day after the second start of the day. Now, they say it is a leak in my EVAP vent solenoid valve. Has anyone else had a similiar problem?2004 Vibe FWD, AUTO.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:42 am

Not a to uncommon problem on GM vehicles, nothing serious and since they fixed it, your good to go. I've never had that problem with any GM vehicle I ever owned and thats all I have owned, but a few here and there have had that concern with a sticking EVAP valve letting to much pressure out of the tank.

dsegundo · Post by **dsegundo** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:45 am

Maybe I'll alert the dealership to this....of course it's the least of my problems.

habnar · Post by **habnar** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:49 am

Thanks for the feed back...The car is still at the dealer, so, the jury is still out on the positive fix...I'll report back in a week if the CEL hasn't come on.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:49 am

well I don't think it will be related to the engine issue with yours. this concern won't change the way the vehicle runs, its mainly emissions control systems.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:32 am

yep, i did and they replaced the solenoid no problems now.

simon · Post by **simon** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:16 pm

I had the same problem. Took them a while to figure out what the problem was, as it was the first time they'd seen it on a vibe, this was in Jan '03. Not had a problem with the fuel system since - except a frozen fuel cap door. Cured by levering on door with key while jiggling the lever!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:54 pm

Quote, originally posted by simon Â»a frozen fuel cap door. Cured by levering on door with key while jiggling the lever!Hot water, if available, works wonders!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:03 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Hot water, if available, works wonders! I've had to use my key while pulling the lever to, and hot water usually isn't on a ready supply down at the self serve gas pumps.

habnar · Post by **habnar** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 4:24 am

Thanks for all the feed back... It's been a week now and no check engine light. Hopefully, it's a good fix.

Raivis · Post by **Raivis** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:57 am

i have had the same problem word for word try telling them to replace the vapor canister and clean out the vent and purge lines. if your dealership needs more info have them call Mclean (the blue team leader) at suttle motor corp. at 757-886-1800. that finally fixed mine let me know how it goes. they took five times to finnally fix my vibe gt

habnar · Post by **habnar** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:48 am

It has been good for 3 weeks now. The solenoid they replaced must have fixed it.

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