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P0497 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for December 2018

EVAP Canister System Low Purge Flow


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0497
Help Request Posted
2008 Pontiac G8 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 6G2ER57718
P0497: low purge flow. ... large evap leak and I found the purge valve stuck open, replaced it, then all was good. Now this P0497 low purge flow code shows up. To test the system I try to command the vent valve shut, and the scan tool just says, EVAP system malfunction. Same th...
December 22, 2018