Can you guys help me?

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Capriceman
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Can you guys help me?

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I have a 2003 vibe with the 1.8L. It is NOT the GT or AWD.Im new and kinda browsed this fourm but i didnt see any one asking this but im sorry if it is a repeat.About a year ago the check engine light came on so I took it to autozone and got the free OBDII check and it came up with 6 codes all about some emissions failure and the guy said it was a vaccum leak. i just told him to erase it and though it was just a fluke. about 3 weeks later it came on went to autozone, it was the same 6 codes. I told him to leave them on and take it to the dealer. cost me 60 bucks for them to erase them since after having the car for 2 days they didnt find anything wrong with it. about 3 weeks after that it comes back on go to auto zone same 6 codes. We both stand there clueless. Then I told him to erase them. about a week later it comes on again. This time i think its the gas cap so i buy a new one from the dealer. and by know i just disconnect the battery for 3 minutes hook it up the code is gone. about 2 weeks later it comes on again still same 6 emissions codes. so every since then i just drive around with the check engine soon light on.I do close the gas cap tight usally about 3-5 "clicks".So do guys here know anything about these 6 codes.
Capriceman
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Post by Capriceman »

I forgot to mention that I have noticed a pattern, Every time i go below a half tank of gas the light does come on if I erased the codes before hand.
CAN-AWD-VIBE
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Post by CAN-AWD-VIBE »

take it to a dealer that is able to do an emissions smoke or leak test.if you did the cap, something else is leaking, and if you 1st dealer is too stupid try another.
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Re: Can you guys help me? (silverawd26)

Post by CAN-AWD-VIBE »

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 »I would almost bet an evap canister is one of the problems... i think thats a good and probable guess... could just be a bad vaccum hose.
CAN-AWD-VIBE03 Neptune AWDInjen CAI, Hotchkis springs, custom magnaflow exhaust w/4" tip, tint, window deflectors, stubby antenna, 3pc Mr. Grille, foglight conversion mod, Grafxwerks front & steering wheels overlays, Injen oil cap, strut tower brace, P225/45R17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, 17" ADR Sokudos
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