Fuel smell and not idling right

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RMLILLEY
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When I started my car, I smelled gas and in the back of the car was not idling right.
May 15, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you have an EVAP charcoal canister that has gone bad feeding raw fuel into the into via the purge solenoid. Here is the location of the canister so you can check it out.

This guide will show you how the system works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-emission-control-systems-work

You will need to raise the car up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please run down these guides and diagrams (below) and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 8, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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