Evap leak monitor small leak detected

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Chrysler town & country 2001 w/109k. Have code P0456 evap leak monitor small leak detected. Can anyone tell me what this means and where do I start to fix it or find it. Thanks :?:
Mar 3, 2006 at 5:33 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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This indicates a fuel vapor leak. The evap system controls fuel vapor containment. It holds vapors in a special canister which is emptied when the computer commands a solenoid to open a valve and allow the vapors to be sucked into a runniong engine. Fuel vapor vented to atmoshere is considerded pollution by the EPA.

Most time it is simple a loose gas cap. Pull it off and put is back on tightly. Have the code cleared and see if it returns.

It could also be a bad cap, wrong cap, a small leak in the hoses and tubing associated with the system, or problems with the canister and its valves.

God luck and let us know what happens. :)
Mar 3, 2006 at 8:22 AM
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