smell of gas

2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RDA1162
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my 2002 jeep grand cherokee smells like gas after sitting overnight could it be from the charcol filter
Dec 9, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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NORTHCOASTMSB
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check flash codes and/or ddec II / III codes (most auto parts stores will do it for free)this will help isolate the problem. suspect problem with purge system . this system purges gas vapor from tank & charcol filter. can be a bad selonoid, loose hose, broken vaccum line ect. don't be discouraged, just vigilant , you'll find it.
Dec 10, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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NORTHCOASTMSB
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p.s. make sure gas cap is tight after filling up. I know this sounds elementary, but a loose cap can inhibit the purge system from doing it's job properly.
Dec 10, 2010 at 6:21 PM
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