OBD Guide

U356B

Anode Drain Valve

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Smell of gasoline in the cabin
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Anode drain valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check valve circuit integrity
  2. Check valve resistance
  3. Replace faulty valve
  4. Check the operation of the EVAP system
  5. Reset the error and take a test drive

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