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P0497 — EVAP Low Purge Flow

P0497 is the inverse of P0496. The ECM commands the EVAP purge valve to flow vapor from the canister into the intake during a monitor test, and detects less flow than expected — or none at all. The cause is either the purge valve stuck closed, a restricted hose between the canister and the intake, a clogged charcoal canister, or the purge valve electrical circuit failing open.

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