First off, let me just say that I know absolutely nothing about cars. So feel free to speak to me like an idiot. Moving on, I drive a 2004 Crown Vic with almost 92,000 miles on it. I recently purchased it from a private seller around a month ago. The Check Engine light came on just today, so I went…

No, he said the engine light’s code definitely had something to do with the fuel tank, and that the smoke test was required… that is, if I wanted the check engine light to go away and be sure nothing is wrong.

Did they write the exact error code on the invoice? (Would look like “P1234” - I’m taking a wild guess that yours is P0442). The only thing that would bring on a smoke test is exactly what Caddyman said - an issue having to do with fuel tank venting. Fuel evaporates - creates a lot of fumes. Tod…

I’ve twisted that thing so tight that I don’t think it could be responsible, but then again, maybe it is… I mean, it doesn’t “click” like it says it should (“Twist cap until it clicks or check engine light may turn on” is right on the cap), so I have to go based on my own strength—thus, when I can’t…

Thanks Cig. On a Vic, the EVAP canister and much of the plumbing are mounted on the center of the trunk well, under the car, easy to inspect for damage…It’s not a safety issue…You can slide under the back of your car, look up at the bottom of the trunk and there it is. You can reset the dash light b…

I called the mechanic and he told me it wasn’t the EVAP code, it was an FTP sensor reporting an irregular voltage… He didn’t say there was a code, however. EDIT: Basically, he’s not telling me a figure about what the cost will be, so I wanted to know a ballpark figure of what I could be looking at……

The mechanic can’t tell you what it’s going to cost until the smoke test shows results. That is why he is hesitant to provide an additional estimate. Get the test done and have him call you to discuss results and costs. I think we all agree it is safe to drive until you have the smoke test done, …

I think you should have the test done and the repair made soon. You never know when the CEL will come on and it will be a more serious issue if you don’t have this one fixed.

369, you are being set up for a four figure repair bill when there is nothing of any importance wrong with your car…If there is something seriously wrong with your car, you will know about it without the CEL complaining about some emissions problem, real or imaginary… “It uses this sensor, also kno…

Ask them to explain how a smoke test is going to help - because I doubt that it will. But if you report the specific code people could say more. If it is P0453, as Caddyman suggests, then the first thing to check is the sensor’s wiring. IF, in fact, there is an actual evap system problem, it will…

My car needs a "smoke test"

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Caddyman February 26, 2012, 1:23am 2

The problem is related to your fuel tank venting and purging…Sometimes it’s just a loose or defective gas cap…If you do not need an emissions TEST then this is not a serious issue that effects the safety or performance of your car…Your car is drivable.

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My car needs a "smoke test"

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