fault code PO496 evaporative emission system high purge flow

2007 CADILLAC CTS
101,250 MILES
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OSCAR GUERRERO
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I would like to know if this is a sensor and where it is located and if I would be able to fix it the car failed the emission test for the inspection sticker can you help me out the inspector said I would be able to fix it myself.
Jun 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That code could be triggered by any number of things and it needs to be diagnosed accurately which could include electrical and smoke testing before you will know what the actual cause is.
Jun 4, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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