How to Determine if the Charcoal Canister is Faulty?

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BarrettMarie
07/30/25 12:46am
Methods to identify a faulty charcoal canister are as follows: 1. A clicking sound can be heard when the engine is running at non-idle speed. 2. Strong fuel odor inside the car when accelerating. 3. Engine idle speed fluctuates and lacks power during acceleration. 4. Engine stalls or is difficult to start. Below is relevant information about the charcoal canister: The vehicle's charcoal canister is typically installed between the fuel tank and the engine. Since gasoline is a highly volatile liquid, the fuel tank often contains vapors at normal temperatures. The fuel evaporation emission control system directs these vapors into the combustion process and prevents them from being released into the atmosphere. The activated carbon canister storage device plays a crucial role in this process.
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