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My old car's charcoal evap canister had turned solid after 20 years. This would cause pressure buildup in the tank that would trigger the shut-off when putting
by keanebean86 6y ago
My old car's charcoal evap canister had turned solid after 20 years. This would cause pressure buildup in the tank that would trigger the shut-off when putting gas in. It was really frustrating just adding $5.
This also illuminated the SES light and, more importantly, would have resulted in a failed emissions test. Instead of spending $250 on a new one I hit the old canister with a hammer to break up the charcoal and it was all good.
Edit: Service Engine Soon
- taxcoder 6y agoProbably not the Safety Restraint System (SRS) light. Perhaps the Service Engine Soon (SES) light, which is often the same as the Check Engine Light (CEL). The hammer idea is new to me. I spent several years working on cars and still like to wrench on the side.
- keanebean86 6y agoIt was a typo. SES aka service engine soon.
- taxcoder 6y ago10-4
- tomonocle 6y agoSRS light is for the Supplementary Restraint System (airbags and seatbelt pretensioners) so unlikely to be related to the filter. Might trip the MIL/Check engine light though!
- keanebean86 6y agoTypo... Service engine soon (SES)