P0497

EVAP System Low Purge Flow

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Slight increase in fuel consumption
Smell of gasoline in the cabin

Causes

EVAP purge valve clogged
Damaged or clogged EVAP system lines
Purge solenoid valve (solenoid) malfunction
Problems with the purge valve wiring harness

How to Fix

Check the EVAP purge valve for blockage.
Inspect the EVAP system pipes for damage
Check the resistance and power supply of the purge solenoid
Replace faulty components

Related codes

P0440 P0441 P0442