What are the symptoms of a bad charcoal canister?
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Symptoms of a faulty charcoal canister include: 1. A clicking sound can be heard when the engine is running at non-idle speeds; 2. The car jerks when accelerating, with a strong fuel odor inside the cabin; 3. The engine idle speed fluctuates and lacks power during acceleration; 4. The engine stalls or is difficult to start. The charcoal canister is installed between the fuel tank and the engine. Since gasoline is a volatile liquid, the fuel tank often contains vapors at normal temperatures. The fuel evaporation emission control system is designed to direct these vapors into the combustion process and prevent them from escaping into the atmosphere. The charcoal canister is a container filled with activated carbon, serving as a device to collect gasoline vapors for secondary use.