P043E
Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow
Generic code
Auxiliary Emissions Control
Medium severity
Moderate repair
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What P043E means
- Leak detected in EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control System) control system
Possible symptoms
- Power steering fluid leak
Possible causes
- Missing or loose fuel cap
- Incorrect fuel filler cap used
- Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
- Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap
- EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control System) canister or fuel tank leaks
- EVAP system hose leaking
- Fuel tank leaking
Related parts
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System: The EVAP system prevents petrol vapors from escaping into the atmosphere from the fuel tank and fuel system. Problems in this car's flow valve will lead to fuel loss
Possible solutions
- Check wiring and connector for open, shorts, etc.
- Check the electrical connection at the fan
- Open the fuse block and inspect the cooling fan relay fuses
- Disconnect the IAC to see if the engine base idle is within specifications
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