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Old 05-14-2011 | 06:19 PM
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so i was driving and my check engine light came on so i ran the codes and i diagnostic it what throw the light was

Evaporative emission system large leak detected?

i found no vacuum line leaks. idk what the code means

diagnostic came back fine besides it said

htd catalyst N/A
sec air system N/A
a/c reff mon N/A
ERG system mon N/A

idk what those mean everything else came back ok

im new with reading codes and diagnotics

thank you for looking
Old 05-14-2011 | 06:33 PM
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Sorry but I can't help with the info you provided. Can you possibly post the numerical codes? That would make it easier to decipher their meaning, or possible cause.
Old 05-14-2011 | 06:37 PM
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engine was not running correct
Old 05-14-2011 | 06:40 PM
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http://donsnotes.com/home_garden/auto/dtc/evap.html
Old 05-14-2011 | 06:43 PM
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gas cap loose?
Old 05-14-2011 | 07:12 PM
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A loose gas cap OR a faulty gas cap is suspect for any evaporative leak code.

There are plenty of other possibilities, but start by verifying/replacing that gas cap.

As mentioned, always best to post the EXACT code number or numbers. With OBD technology, the devil is definitely in the details.
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