2006 Dodge Dakota P0499 code

Tiny
TOSOUHERN66
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  • 2006 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 22,645 MILES
I have a active code p0499 on my Dakota and I'm getting real bad gas milage 11mpg. What is does this code mean and what do I have to do to fix it?
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 AT 4:21 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Code means Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit High.

The circuit consists of the PCM, wiring and the vent solenoid itself. The most likely culprit is the vent solenoid. The next possible issue would be a broken or corroded wire between the computer and the vent solenoid.
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Thursday, November 27th, 2008 AT 10:02 PM

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