OBD Guide

P24C1

EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Switching Valve Performance/Stuck Off

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Problems passing the toxicity test
  • The smell of gasoline in the cabin or near the car

Causes

  • Switch valve stuck
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Leak detection pump malfunction
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the valve control circuit for opens and short circuits.
  2. Check the resistance and operation of the switching valve
  3. Replace faulty switch valve
  4. Check the operation of the leak detection pump
  5. Replace leak detection pump if necessary

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