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code for my check engine lite is po449 faulty evap vent solenoid valve

 
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the code for my check engine lite is PO449 faulty evap vent solenoid valve

 

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Year : 2006
Make : Chevrolet
Model : impala
Engine : SS

Submitted: 373 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Chevy
Value: $22
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Expert:  Neal replied373 days and 9 hours ago.

I'm Neal and I am here to assist you. Only accept when you are happy with my assistance. If I can't help I will open your Question to other experts.

Who gave you this quote and exactly what did theey say they found? Based on that code it should just be a bad vent valve or some damaged wiring?

Customer replied373 days and 9 hours ago.

a chevy dealership they said faulty evap vent solenoid valve they said i had a leak in the fuel tank

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Expert:  Neal replied373 days and 9 hours ago.

So they say it is a bad vent solenoid and a bad tank?

Customer replied373 days and 9 hours ago.

the paper said solenoid and the salesman that took it to the service dept at the dealership explained it to me as a leak in the fuel tank I said that does that me it will blow up and he said i don't know

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Expert:  Neal replied373 days and 9 hours ago.

Something does not sound right, it is almost always just the vent valve solenoid.

I would get a second opinion.

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