Check engine light on and check fuel cap?

Tiny
MCHILDREY
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  • 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 264,915 MILES
My check engine light came on I took it to AutoZone they said it was an evap leak next the check fuel cap light comes on I replace the gas cap reset the codes by unhooking the battery. Well, a week later the check engine light is back on 3 days later the check gas cap light back on. It drives good gets good gas mileage I don't smell any gas at tank I checked the gas tank clamps there tight I don't know what else to check next.
Sunday, July 9th, 2023 AT 3:57 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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So, the EVAP system is a closed system if there are any leaks in any is the lines or the charcoal canister it will have this problem. If the lines are okay, I would swap out the purge solenoid and then the charcoal canister. Here are the locations for both. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, July 10th, 2023 AT 11:59 AM

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