2004 Ford Explorer Had Hooked Diagnostic Tool Truck Find Out Mt Check Engine

2004 FORD EXPLORER
94,000 MILES
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MSETLEY
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i had hooked up my diagnostic tool to my truck, to find out why mt check engine light was on. the code p0456 came up and it said evaporative emission system leak detected, very small amount. now i trying to figure out where to look for this leak and how to reset the compter to get the engine light off in my dash.
Dec 1, 2012 at 7:46 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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do not reset anything as the freeze frame data is there to show when and all the readings when the failure occured.

you need a smoke machine, scan tool and a voltmeter to determine the failure. it is not as easy as you think.

Roy
Dec 1, 2012 at 7:56 AM
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MSETLEY
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ok thanks. do i have time to fix this problem. also can this turn bad quick?
Dec 1, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, just an evap issue and can wait

Roy
Dec 1, 2012 at 8:52 AM
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