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What'* the average life span of these things? Do they ever get full or need to get replaced? What is their role?
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Ideally, they never fail, except the solonoid (purge). On some years, the solonoid is individually replaceable, on others, it isn't.
When it gets fuel in it, it runs it back through the system, so it should never 'fill'. If the solonoid fails, you'll get a code and a light.
When it gets fuel in it, it runs it back through the system, so it should never 'fill'. If the solonoid fails, you'll get a code and a light.
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I was just curious, because I was running the car today and heard the solenoid on it clicking for the first time ever. Sounds like a plug wire arching.