Check engine light on and check fuel cap?

2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
264,915 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MCHILDREY
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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.
Jul 9, 2023 at 3:57 PM
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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.
Jul 10, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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