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P0496 — EVAP Flow During Non-Purge Condition

EVAP system detecting purge flow when it shouldn't be — purge valve stuck open.

Severity: LowRepair: $50-$200Difficulty: Easy

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Common symptoms of P0496

Common causes of P0496

Repair cost & difficulty

Typical cost to fix P0496: $50-$200 · Difficulty: Easy

Pro tip: Purge valve is almost always the problem. GM: $30-50 part near throttle body. Hyundai/Kia: on intake manifold.

Vehicles commonly affected

All makes — common on GM, Hyundai/Kia

Related trouble codes

P0440P0441

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