Powertrain
generic / SAE
P00FE
EVAP System Tank Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked
The EVAP tank vapor line is restricted or blocked. Tank pressure cannot equalize properly. The evaporative system captures fuel vapor from the tank and purges it into intake; leaks or stuck purge valves leak hydrocarbons and cause emissions failures.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number– / FE
Possible causes
- Vapor line crushed or blocked high
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Possible smell of fuel near tank or engine bay
- Failed emissions inspection
- Loose-cap warning may appear
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 50–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: evap vapor line
- Component: charcoal canister
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012