What is code po85?

1990 FORD RANGER
145,269 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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THOMAS ONEAL
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Code po85 and how to fix?
Apr 11, 2022 at 8:07 PM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

Code 85 points towards a possible issue with the vapor canister solenoid.
See image below.

A good video, from a 1997 V6.
https://youtu.be/Gq7s0UaQkeQ

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Boris
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