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Charcoal canister causing CEL and bad mileage?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Sharky70, Jun 20, 2016.

  1. Jun 20, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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    Anyone familiar with the charcoal cannister. I was told that's causing my check engine light and poor gas mileage. ???
     
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  2. Jun 22, 2016 at 6:15 AM
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    that or the vent on top of the tank or an ABS sensor or a cool pack going bad or gas cap
     
    DJDiceRoll, Jun 22, 2016
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  3. Jun 22, 2016 at 6:16 AM
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    And also parking on an incline makes mine go off sometimes
     
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  4. Jun 22, 2016 at 10:56 AM
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  5. Jun 22, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    coil pack there is 3 what kinda mpg
     
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  6. Jun 22, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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  7. Jun 22, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    What codes are you getting
     
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