P1496 – EVAP System Pressure Sensor Drift
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Symptoms
- Check engine light
- Emissions failure
Causes
- Aging sensor
- Wiring resistance
- Canister restriction
Diagnosis
- Read pressure data
- Inspect wiring
- Check canister
Repair
- Replace sensor
- Repair wiring
- Service canister