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Old 12-18-2012 | 06:20 AM
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i have a vaccuum leak i believe im failing emissions for evap leak...how do i detect where the leak is coming from?
 
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Old 12-18-2012 | 09:26 AM
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Find someone in your area with a 'smoke machine' and pressure up the EVAP system to look for the leak.

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Old 12-19-2012 | 07:42 AM
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how do i pressure up the evap system without running the car??
 
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Old 12-19-2012 | 09:07 PM
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With a smoke machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 12-20-2012 | 07:38 PM
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[QUOTE=motorcarman;642442]With a smoke machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

I gt that part of it my question was how do I power up evap system ?
 
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Old 12-20-2012 | 08:40 PM
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Riden:
I am sure your question makes sense to you. You are lucky enough to have a Jaguar trained ex dealer technician offering to help you . I suggest you more carefully explain your question and I bet motorcarman can help with your answer. There is no "power up" the evap system other than turning the car on and cranking it.
 

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Old 12-21-2012 | 07:57 PM
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Riden:
I am sure your question makes sense to you. You are lucky enough to have a Jaguar trained ex dealer technician offering to help you . I suggest you more carefully explain your question and I bet motorcarman can help with your answer. There is no "power up" the evap system other than turning the car on and cranking it.

That was my question u jus answered I wasnt understanding him fully sry. Is there a certain area leaks happen more then the other?
 
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Old 12-22-2012 | 10:39 AM
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Well, I do not believe there is a regular culprit on these cars EXCEPT the gas cap. Not only do they have to be on tight, but they apparently have a proensity to leak. BTW, good luck on finding a universal replacement. Rock Auto and others sell them online.
 
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