P0496moderate severityPowertrain
Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow
on 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo · AWD
What this code means
The EVAP system is flowing more purge vapor than expected, often because the purge valve is stuck open. This lets fuel vapors reach the engine at the wrong time.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Rough idle or stalling
- Hard starting when warm
Common causes
- Stuck-open purge valve
- Faulty purge valve solenoid
- Leaking or damaged purge hose
- Faulty vent valve
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for related EVAP codes
- Inspect purge valve for stuck-open condition
- Test purge valve operation with scan tool
- Check EVAP hoses for leaks or damage
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P0001
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
P0002
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0004
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P0005
Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open
P0006
Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit Low
P0007
Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit High
P0008
Engine Position System Performance - Bank 1
P0009
Engine Position System Performance - Bank 2
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1