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Fuel Inlet Issue

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Need some advice for possible fuel inlet issue. Check engine light came on about a week ago and FordPass indicated it was an emissions issue and recommended checking the the fuel inlet. It explains that the typical fix is to put the fuel funnel in and out of the fuel inlet a few times. I did this and I cleared the code with a scanner. Today, the light came back on and FordPass is indicating the same issue. Anyone have a possible resolution to this issue?
 

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Check valve at fuel inlet is fluttering or not maintaining seal.
Which sets off dtcs
Like aloose gas cap
Look at the seal see if it's damaged
 

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What was the DTC specifically?
 

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Its the evap valve thing i got it too code p0456 i have the part in my car i havent gotten around to replacing it.
 

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Yes, it was as ehouse98 mentioned, P0456.
 

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Yes, it was as ehouse98 mentioned, P0456.
Dave i tagged you on another thread with the part you need.
 

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Dave i tagged you on another thread with the part you need.
Yes, thank you. I reviewed that thread and it seems that was for a different code though.
 

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its not you will get both codes eventually one is for small evap leak the other is for evap leak
 

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Okay, so even FordPass indicates that this is an emissions issue. I am at 79K miles and ask dealer to fix under the 80k emissions warranty. This dealer has come through for me before, but told me today that I had to pay out pocket, about $600. I said no thanks.
 

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Yeah it’s Evap purge valve, did it myself. A bit of a pain but possible. Fix the code and issue.
 

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its not you will get both codes eventually one is for small evap leak the other is for evap leak
You were right, both codes have appeared now.
 

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Yeah it’s Evap purge valve, did it myself. A bit of a pain but possible. Fix the code and issue.
I just replaced this myself on Tuesday. I cleared the code and all is well. Between advice on here and YouTube, I struggled a bit, but got it done. I replaced with the best one Napa has and the design of the replacement seems better than OEM. If it does go bad again, the Napa brand will be easier to remove.
 

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To help it not go bad again. I read that when the pump clicks off, then do not add any more or it can make this happen. Not sure how true it is and it's always tempting to make the amount even or get a little more in but from what I'm told this is bad thing to do. So now I'm training myself to take it out when it clicks. Anyhow Good Luck!
 

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To help it not go bad again. I read that when the pump clicks off, then do not add any more or it can make this happen. Not sure how true it is and it's always tempting to make the amount even or get a little more in but from what I'm told this is bad thing to do. So now I'm training myself to take it out when it clicks. Anyhow Good Luck!
That is good advice. It has been posted before but good to put it out there again.
 

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I just replaced this myself on Tuesday. I cleared the code and all is well. Between advice on here and YouTube, I struggled a bit, but got it done. I replaced with the best one Napa has and the design of the replacement seems better than OEM. If it does go bad again, the Napa brand will be easier to remove.
I'm looking to have a go at this, but not finding any videos. Can you point me in the right direction? To recap, my capless neck was probably donked up by the roadside assistance guy not using the funnel. Codes keep returning so I'm ready to try and replace, but I need instructions. TIA.
 

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I'm looking to have a go at this, but not finding any videos. Can you point me in the right direction? To recap, my capless neck was probably donked up by the roadside assistance guy not using the funnel. Codes keep returning so I'm ready to try and replace, but I need instructions. TIA.
 

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Thank you Dale, I was just tracking down Dave's post some more and realized I wasn't looking at the same thing that he fixed. I truly think i've got a bunged up capless filler neck. I'm going to double check and clear the codes again. (This is great video btw)
 

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