Chevy Traverse: P0496 EVAP Code
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2020
- In this video I have a look at a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse that came in with a code P0496 (evaporative emission system high purge flow) This is a pretty straight forward diagnosis and the good news is GM has an extended warranty campaign on these vehicles and you could possibly have it fixed for free. -Enjoy!
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Go over to the Go Tech Garage and tell them Eric O. Sent ya! ruclips.net/video/vI6c91ga80M/видео.html
There's always someone bigger, better badder I suppose. I appreciate your humility. But I think your pretty hard to beat. You have an analytical mind and a can-do attitude and common sense. And common sense isn't very common these days. Plus you seem to be a nice guy with a good sense of humor. And you're honest, particular, and generous. I wish I could take my vehicles to you when it's stuff beyond my ability and tool depth. But I'm in Nebraska so my vehicles wouldn't make it that far even without mechanical problems! I enjoy you videos. Thanks for doing them.
@David Lewis I do remodeling and handyman work. I've also been doing more air conditioning work on phones with my friend who's been training me for several years now. Figuring stuff out is a large part of my life. I do all right but I know there are people like Eric and my friend who make me feel pretty stupid sometimes! Gotta admire a good brain. Btw, I only work on my car. And tg hats out of necessity as I can't usually afford the shop rates. But I will not open up an engine. I know my limitations.
How many sheeps were killed to make the juice?
Mike Becker is the man! I love his livestream lessons!
@David Lewis It's interesting that there is a crossover from Eric's field to yours and to mine. And no doubt to many others too. A common ground that many of us who watch him work can identify with although we have different occupations. Figuring stuff out is built into us I think. The Bible says that we're made in God's image so I guess it makes sense that we are naturally bent toward troubleshooting/figuring stuff out. Unfortunately I think the modern trend toward many being lazy both physically and mentally makes a lot of people give up and lose interest before they tackle trying to solve the problems they encounter in their work. Sounds like you are not one of the lazy ones. That's great. There's a great deal of satisfaction in figuring things out, as you know. Keep up the good work!
Every time I see a NAPA commercial I say to myself, "Not a sponsor". It's all your fault.
A couple weeks ago I told my boss I needed some parts from Napa, not a sponsor. He had no idea what I was talking about. :)
Hell every time I pull up to NAPA I say “not a sponsor”!
I bought a set of Accel plug wires from Napa on the box it said less than 500 ohms per foot, when I got them home I checked them. They were closer to 1500 ohms per foot. I took them back and told the counter guy what the problem was.
He told me the ohms would be less in a race engine application. I was surprised he said something so stupid. I got my money back and went to AutoZone and bought the cheapest they had only 200ohms per foot!
Never been to the States but I’ve been around that town so many times I feel like a local 😂😂
Vespa Morelli howdy neighbor
"Big fancy scan tool..." Nothin' like throwing a little Scotty shade LOL 😎. Love it.
Funny!
Scotty is such a joke
DIY Dave “throwing shade” ...I just love hipster talk
@@mikecastellon4545 Ok Boomer. Looool.
I found myself talking just like you today while working on my car... apparently I've advanced to the next level of Auto Mechanic 😂
hi doozer, you forgot theres your problem lady!!!!!??
I would rather pay Eric to fix my vehicle than let the dealer attempt to do it for free too.
Too funny. When your video opened up, I thought it was an older video because of all the snow LOL.
You said 21 years and I realized this is my 32nd year in my business. Time does truly fly. Whether your having fun or not.
You're right. Mike does a great job at teaching EVAP. You, my friend do a great job at fixing stuff and keeping us educated and entertained.
Finally.. something worth watching! Excellent work as usual!
Your better than most vehicle techs i have seen. Give yourself more credit. Your method of troubleshooting is very helpful and entertaining.
I always hear Josh working in the background. Glad you found a good worker
🎵See the service bay in your Chevrolet!🎵
OMG!!! I love it!!!
I pick up my boss every couple months at the Chevy dealer in my Hondoo that hasn't been back to the dealer since I bought it (used) 4 years ago
BWAAHAHAHA! Now THAT is a perfect jingle! Spent the first 3 years, 36k in the service department with mine ...
@@SmittySmithsonite Never forget what car company invented the Vega.
@@tomd5010 They had cylinder walls impregnated with 17% silicone.....the last step was an etching process that had the rings riding on a "wall of stone". I owned two. Rebuilt both with steel inserts. Bought the cars dirt cheap cause they was SHOT.
My FAVORITE find about them was at a local machine shop. He had Vega blocks all over the place. He was contracted by the local Chevy dealer to fix them. And I noticed that a number of them that were ready to return to the dealer only had ONE insert in them. He said to me ....in so many words.....THAT GM WAS SOOOOOO CHEAP (HOW CHEAP?) THAT THEY WOULD ONLY PAY TO HAVE THE CYLINDERS THAT SHOWED SIGNS OF WEAR, BE SLEEVED!!! They removed the engine from the vehicle, sent it to him, and then with it down to a bare block, would only pay him to sleeve ONE cylinder. It was around 1975. I paid that guy $150 to machine the block, insert 4 new sleeves, and he handed me new rings for the pistons. Engine ran forever and never burned a drop of oil with the sleeves. Yes, I learned a lot about GM from that.
This honestly came at a perfect time. Not that all your vids don't come at good times, b/c they do. But been down w stomach bug for a couple days and been rewatching and rewatching old vids of you and many other...... awesome as always!
Eric another great video and yes you do a great job of educating us. I now understand how that purge valve works from your explanation and watching your video. Greetings to you and Mrs. O
Giant fan of yours man I'm a novice in repairing MY vehicles and I'm like damn why can't I have a mechanic like u around here
I came across your channel a few weeks ago while looking for a video on Honda CRV. I have been laughing my butt off since. My son (10) and I watch your videos and are highly entertained. I appreciate your ethics and skill, great instructional videos. Your humble, family based channel is great and informing. Keep doing what your doing, you do it well. The fact you have so many subscribers speaks volumes about your channel, you now have one more, hope you get to a million.
I feel like I know my way around Avoca, NY just from those little "ride alongs" with Eric. I love it!
Thanks Eric! Great video as I had the same problem and didn't know where to start. Your video and a $57 purge valve from my local auto store has the problem fixed.
The coolest guys in the neighborhood are the general mechanics, humor and wisdom included. The best make it look so easy. With good technique and the right tools, guessing is uncommon and unnecessary. Brilliant words of advice at the end.
Yeah cool Eric T-Shirt slogans:
- "There's your Problem Lady"
- "Not a sponsor"
- "Torque to spec's"
- "Money light"
- "Big fancy scan Tool"
Keep on going....
You nailed it with those slogans!
Could we throw in " The Big Nasty" ?
Along with:
Broke
When
Delivered
Replaced my solenoid at the dealer 6 months ago, and now pulling same code. Not showing same symptoms though. 🤷♀️ thanks for the vid!
Pretty awesome when your watching a SMA video and you get a notification for a new one.Gonna be a good day.
Just replaced same canister purge solenoid on my 2013 Traverse, I found your video to be most helpful in getting the job done from buying same part# from same store showed on box. All I could say is thank you Eric and stay safe. New subscriber now.
Hi. Love the videos. I work for Vauxhall in the UK. We have a very similar evap valve on all our old models (as they are all gm cars) and we’re always changing them. The usually bring up a P0171 for fuel trim lean. Good work as always Mr O.
Was actually talking to my screen trying to tell you that are putting it back together backwards, But you are a steely eye missile man. Enjoy the videos, keep up the great work.👍🏼
So was the guy who dropped the socket down a Titan II silo....until he did it. I was watching when Eric did it thinking "Um...that looks different than the one he took apart...." I hate when that happens.
Yeah Eric you couldn't work for Chevrolet (you'd be fired for insubordination) telling them how to do things right.
I never seen you wear latex gloves before ( in first part if video ). You are a great teacher and I have learned alot from you. Thanks.
It gets me every time Eric O says "enhance", sometimes he nails the delivery so well he can sneak it in mid-sentence. More than just an awesome mechanic, he's got Shakespearean level skills
Change not thy spark plugs; they will not save thy vehicle from dread, nor a bad evap canister purge valve. Forsooth! Alas, poor Eric; thine eye still reels from the light of day.
Thank you Eric. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.
Your customer must have had dealings with my local Chevrolet dealer. He's a smart man to bring it to you.
Definitely a definitive diagnosis . And you showed how you came to that. Thank you good video. Every car for sale on Facebook says check engine light on needs o2 sensor. Or no check engine light because they just cleared codes and monitors are not up yet
Very well done! And your tests to confirm the repair, that's a professional's way to do it. Love it.
If I can't fix it, I'll fix it so nobody can. Heard of this at other shops?
Good to see that you have your new safety squints with you, on your hat!
Autozone also has a fancy scan tool. It links up with the parts cannon and the cash register. All it needs is your wallet to drive it!
It also needs the minimum wage cashier/ "Parts Professional" to plug it in.
Love the safety glasses on your test drive
Outstanding in his Field 🙌.
But he mainly works in a garage with deluxe kitchen.
Thanks for sharing and stay safe all.
You live in a pretty awesome area. Great vistas! Hope you guys are safe and hanging in there.
Thanks for the content during the virus time. Hope you and your family are safe, be careful.
Grew up in Dansville, awesome to see a channel this big from that little neck of the woods.
I love your test drives
I'm 74 yrs old,, I thank you for all your helpful videos. I watch you all the time. I have a 2017 3.6 terrain ,,,"money light" came on after filling up with gas. P0496 came up on my $5 scanner!! Unfortunately,,my part (same as yours) is located on the passenger side way in the back,,can't even see it!! You always give me the guts to do stuff. It's the BODY!! It's old!! I'm gonna order the part,, & tackle it! Hope your wife's thyroid is ok! My wife worked OB (RN)30 yrs! Your daughter would like it! Thanks & good health to you & family!
Just helped me fix my 2014 Traverse!!! Thanks Eric!
Another job well done, Eric O!
very happy you are wearing your safety glass !
Just got done changing this on my 2013 Traverse, but not before falling for the "IT MIGHT BE YOUR GAS CAP SCAM". Well the new gas cap looks cool anyway. Wish I'd found your video first could of saved 20 bucks. Thanks for posting this.
like usual great job Eric. Thanks for the tip on evap leaks.
Lol, I just washed my hands and went on RUclips after coming in from messing with my Acadia and the Evap this video popped up
SMA and Car Wizard The best
Great video. Mine’s an Acadia and seeing that air box in view reminds me that changing that air filter is a quite a feat in itself and would be a good how to video. It’s madness!!
Dang day late and a dollar short. I just had that replaced about a month ago on my 2013 Traverse to the tune of 209.00 If I had known it was EZ to get to I could have saved myself some money by swapping it myself. Oh well I'll chalk it up as supporting my local independent shop. And I know he's a honest mechanic. And yes I learned something, you are very thorough.
Who needs a fancy scan tool when you can auto ID with the floor mats! SHIV-ra-LAY!
Great video and fix - thank you Eric!
SMA#1
God bless
Paul (in MA)
Excellent Video
Your Honesty has made me A Fan.
It reminds me of a Father/Wife/Son shop here in New Jersey .
Godspeed and Take Care.
The humor is appreciated 👍
Bad purge valve pulling excess vacuum. As a fellow mechanic I love your videos buddy!!!
Just started watching your videos and I really like your work i know a good mechanic when I see one I'm getting there myself
Had the same problem a while ago on our Traverse. Replaced the purge valve. No problem since.
I've been wrenching from '98 to current and can count on one hand how many times the gas cap was actually the cause of an EVAP code. And like you, I was surprised each time! LOL I'm thinking that the auto chain stores own stock in the gas cap and O2 sensor companies...or perhaps the profit margin on those parts is pretty good!
Another great tutorial thanks we had snow on the 20th too it sucked
That was an easy one! Thanks for sharing Eric!
I appreciated the Blade Runner references :) Great videos mate.
GM latest marketing program. "Free MIL with every vehicle purchase!"
GM Generally Misbehavin'
Lol.. 100% accurate. Love it.
@@kingpins9 GM + General Mess
Could be worse: could be a Chrysler!
@@SouthMainAuto fiat+franky its another terd
Fix it again tony
I like Ford: Fix or repair daily!
Always great videos.
Senseless gas capping... we need a public service announcement.
but sadly they do fail fairly often, the seal gets rough from filler neck rust and debris chewing, then they tend to leak intermittently. of course a good "eyeballing" will show that, pun intended =p
"Hopefully it's still broke, if not we'll fix it till it is broke".New Eric'ism .😃
This is why I love old chevys, never break
That was a good fix,I liked it thanks
I love the way you say Chevrolet
Another great video, Eric. I always learn a little tidbit about something. Went and visited Go Tech too - subbed him - pretty good stuff!
Snow in April is caused by the CO2 tax we've been paying for the last couple years, i never tought that tax would be so efficient.
Thank you for the great video. This made fixing my issue easy. Keep up the good work.
"The Old Greasy Nipple" sounds like a great name for a Punk rock band.
if I was stupid rich, I'd drive all the way from ca to your shop so you can fix my 02 jeep evap leak. I'm almost too old to climb under the car to fix it. Keep up the great vids!
the hoses usually split and break right at the charcoal cannister and the splices along the frame rail and near engine/drivers firewall :)
Fixed er' up all zippy zap like! Thanks Dr. O!
I'd like to have a local Mechanic like you around. For sure
I often question whether GM has built failure into their purge valves. Nicely done sir.
Hello Eric O hope everything is ok thank you for the video.
"Ol' Josh making a bit of noise over there." Best part is, he's not even using a tool! That's just the cheerful noise all wild Joshes make when they work on a car. :D
hehe.. wild Joshes..good one
First and foremost great music oh and of course another good video. Will definitely check out the Wells channel. Talked to Keith this morning seems quite happy in his new homestead and new career. Hope all is well with your family Eric Stay well and keep the videos coming. Thanks Artie 👍👍👍
Even though the snow melted I bet there’s plenty of salt left over.
The roads will be white for weeks!!
Let your pigs graze on the side of the road and come butchering time they'll be pre-salted.
@@GeneralRELee mmmmm....bacon!!
Switching from Dave Mustaine interview videos to SMA! Rock ON!
Glad I am not the only Metal fan here
Question Madcap... Kirk Hammett vs Dave Mustaine.... who's your money on ;)
@@SouthMainAuto Dave all the way!
@@SouthMainAuto Dave no question
🤘😬🤘
07 suburban, using live data, slow leak, needed a gas cap. It still had the original. New cap fixed the leak. Vent valve and purge valves worked just fine. Special functions 👍.
Love your videos. Hope your eye is getting better.
I've gone for so many shakes, I think I know my way around town!
I was just thinking the same thing
You mentioned the brake job on the car that other people watched and it got me thinking. It would be funny if you made more money on filming brake job videos than you make on actually doing brake jobs. Good diagnostics as always! I am so waiting for my first EVAP code one day so I can test this knowledge. Until then, I'll do another brake job.
6pm and 77*f here in north central Texas!!
7:30pm and 78 dungarees here in central FL
Great info on the purge system learned a little bit today thanks man cheers more vids pls 🤠🤠🤠🤠
Hey Sorry to hear your eye is still giving your grief. Hope you got meds for it and it gets better soon.
My 2002 Camry had an evap code. Watched all these videos about dropping the gas tank to fix it (something I'm not skilled/equipped enough to do and the car's not worth it to pay to get it done). Turns out it actually was the gas cap, the o-ring was petrified and cracked in several places. Got a new one on ebay for cheap, cleared the code and 6 months later still good. Phew.
Ah the benefits of a big fancy scan tool...after years of no updates to the one my shop owns I bought my own a month or so ago...Snap-On Solus Legend...so bleeping handy to have a diagnostic tool that HELPS a tech like your big fancy green scanner. So far my Legend has helped solve some silly little things with it's ability to reach out to the internets for advice....so worth it.
Cant wait for video of that Honduu CR-V thats in your parking :)
long time viewer here i vote for another day in the shop vijeo
My Chevy traverse had the same problem but different codes it had a po171 ,po174 took it to the dealer fixed it for free car was still under warranty thats probably why so far its been a pretty nice family car for us just hope i don't have any timing chain problems in the future.
Are you winking at us , LOL . How is the eye doing, I had my fair share of junk in my eyes over the years. Thanks for the great videos stay safe
Can i buy a shirt from you that says “not a sponsor” already?
NAPPER, not a sponsor...
I want one too!
I would buy it.
@@DaveSomething That would be awesome. I'd buy one of these shirts as well!
Maybe nappar could sponsor the t-shirts
I would trust my car to you over any Chevy tech any day no matter how many fancy pieces of paper they had.
That new around town jam 🎶✌
Am I the only person to notice that the Bosch scanner was able to help diagnose a bad purge solenoid that was manufactured by, wait for it.... wait for it.......... BOSCH ??? Love this channel. Hoping you keep at until you're old and gray. Uhhhhh, gray-er
thanks for the happy day
It's funny that you mentioned the mileage. The traverse forums mention that problems start to surface right after 80k miles
Yep, I get it all the time. Customer goes to parts store, they read the codes, tells him what he needs, and he buys their part for a sure fire fix. Some go back again and again and again. Then he finely comes to me so i can fix his car. I try to explain that a trouble code only gives you a place to start. Not a fix. Good Vidio, Eric.
, I try to explain that a trouble code only points you in a direction to get started
Customer: "I got a free diagnostic at the Autozone..." Me: "Did they fix it for you? We charge 1 hour labor for diagnosis and testing. We'll call you if it's an oddball problem that we can't find in an hour." Customer: "But Autozone does it for free!" Me: "Take to Autozone and have them fix it. Call me when you're ready to spend some money to get your car fixed."