Ford Taurus: P0456 Small EVAP leak / No Visible Smoke!?

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I have a look at a 2014 Ford Taurus that came in with the engine light on and a code P0456 for a small EVAP leak. This is a relatively common issue with these vehicles. Come along for the diagnosis! -Enjoy!
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@spelunkerd 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you learned how that toggle switch on the software worked while we all watched, lesser men would have sorted that out, off camera. With the ability to pause the video and go back, it was easy to see how that control toggled to engine speed, then back to purge, then vent. You made the process entertaining!

@SouthMainAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Live and learn man!

@Graham_Wideman 4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto As a software guy, I can say that "Toggle" button has an incorrect label. At least it should be labelled "Select control", considering that it changes the setting called "Selected Control". But why stop there? It's a touch panel, so why on earth doesn't it just let you tap on the function you want, and then highlight that one to show it's selected. They really dropped the ball on this one, IMO.

@94jimmy5 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. O, you are a gem. Lesser men would edit out any oopies. You show it all.........the good, the bad & the ugly. We all have those moments. Kudos!

@Brandynr 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. O, I wanted to comment not on this video, but on your channel as a whole. Today, your channel saved me around $100 and a good bit of time. My wife drives a 2008 Subaru Tribeca, and her idler pulley went out this morning... While in the process of diagnosing this, I noticed the tensioner pulley was also making some noise, so I wanted to replace that. But to do so, you have to buy the entire tensioner. After a bit of thought, I remembered you talking in one of your videos about bearings and pulleys, and how companies usually use the same item for multiple different applications. Long story short, I took the pulley to a parts salesman that I trust, and he found a bearing to press into the pulley. So thank you for the videos you make. I am another in what I am sure is a long line of people who have learned from you.

@newjerseybill3521 4 жыл бұрын

So, moral of the story, when the kids leave the door open, smack them with a screwdriver??? :)

@SouthMainAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Yes and if that doesn't work use a hammer...

@michaeltaillon2874 4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Mom preferred a fanny paddle to get our attention. I did not.

@namrednop 4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto - Rubber hammer, doesn't leave marks, lol. Tried and tested by me personally. Works great!

@SouthMainAuto 4 жыл бұрын

@cisa93 My mom used the cord on the vacuum cleaner haha. Damn she had good aim with that thing....

@buffuniballer 4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto my granny kept one of my HotWheels tracks on top the fridge. When I misbehaved, I'd get a swat with one of my own toys.

@dingodog3015 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is so good he just touches the car and knows what is wrong. Amazing.

@playdg 4 жыл бұрын

Not to take anything away from Eric, but these stupid purge valves are ALWAYS wrong. I mean, just replace it monthly and you shouldn't get too many CELs.

@neilmurphy845 4 жыл бұрын

He's a smart fella he went to eric to get it checked

@tracycolorado 4 жыл бұрын

saved Money too , by getting it diagnosed right the first time

@neilmurphy845 4 жыл бұрын

@@tracycolorado ya most people don't do that then give out when they can't drive it

@jimclifford1241 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is the kind of the best kind of mechanics (and people) out there. The great thing about mechanical stuff is that there is a always only a physical reason for something that doesn't work right. Eric .... thanks for the constant Keep It Simple Stupid reminders for how to diagnose and repair. You're the best.

@ningen1980 4 жыл бұрын

Your diagnostic process never ceases to amaze me.

@miketeeveedub5779 4 жыл бұрын

Tap the carb, tap the starter, tap the purge valve - mighty screwdriver fix all!

@marksmith6104 4 жыл бұрын

If Eric O wasn’t such a professional, I’d stop watching. He is such a great mechanic and personality

@SimpleLife1971 4 жыл бұрын

I now have officially watched all your videos, so it's like finding the end of the Internet.........where do I go from here?.....LOL . Great work Eric!

@FishFind3000 4 жыл бұрын

The speed you are able to diag and repair is incredible.

@Paul1958R 4 жыл бұрын

Eric, Another GREAT video, diagnosis, and explanation - thank you! The Taurus lives to die another day :). SMA#1 God bless Paul (in MA)

@trevorvanbremen4718 4 жыл бұрын

Something is WRONG... We're missing the "WELCOME BACK TO SMA!!!" that leads us into EVERY SMA video...

@billyyoder8171 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric. Good job. Have a blessed and safe week.

@ethelryan257 4 жыл бұрын

OK, that was impressive. Either you're even more brilliant than I already think you are or you have done enough of these to have a 'feel' for that particular code and its source. Your customer is lucky to have you.

@2trkpony471 4 жыл бұрын

Eric the car whisperer? - legend has it.

@pinoyeh 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative....I had a similar situation for my 2006 Mazda 3 sometime late last year. Found on-line a simple test and identified it was the purge valve.

@brianglade848 4 жыл бұрын

Erik I do construction here in Chicago and watch your vids on lunch!!!

@michaelhawthorne8696 4 жыл бұрын

Experiance counts for more than you can quantify.....Way to go Eric !

@wyattoneable 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with spelunkerd. You could have edited this video so you look like an expert with a scan tool, but nope, not you. You keep it real.

@SouthMainAuto 4 жыл бұрын

the only man who doesn't make mistakes is the man who doesn't do anything...

@brianburns7211 4 жыл бұрын

I think it added to the video. Now when something isn’t straight forward, we have the tools to adapt.

@mansouralblooshi3004 4 жыл бұрын

He is authentic man. Salute👋

@playdg 4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Pretty sure doing nothing is a mistake, too.

@omfgahippy 4 жыл бұрын

Was about to watch some old videos and then bam new video

@justasmarkevicius2568 4 жыл бұрын

You know the man is good at what he does when he knows the trouble code before the scan tool even connects to a vehicle ;D

@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse 4 жыл бұрын

No components were hurt during the filming of this episode,so purge valves on that model suck eh!. Another great video Eric keep em coming.

@moparnut6286 4 жыл бұрын

You got to love Eric ........once I learned how to run a scan tool!................Thats why I love Watching this channel!

@nealfox1976 4 жыл бұрын

Great diagnosis Mr O!!!!

@johnminor2496 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Simpson is right. I should hit the like button when this video started. This was informative and again entertaining. Eric, you and your friend Ivan both would have me as a customer if I wasn't 1700 miles from you. GOD bless you and your family.

@ronaldanderson9263 4 жыл бұрын

Closed Caption said: "Don't trust your scam tool" - I don't know if that is indeed what you said, but I thought it amusing either way.

@billziegmond4943 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad I am not the only one that has a problem speaking their thoughts. :)

@tedmattingly7564 4 жыл бұрын

The Ol' wireless Eric O guesses codes without being hooked up. Experience pays. Nice fix and explanation, I run into a lot of those with all of our dirt roads around here. The engine bay of that Cleo Taurus is just as dirty.

@jamesbruno5896 4 жыл бұрын

You are the leak master! 👍

@TheKingsCourt1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I was having trouble with the same code. Couldn’t get a straight answer from anyone. Car ran like crap. Until! I hit the purge valve with the end of my screw driver, and wha la! It worked. The purge valve was stuck open. It’s running like a top now, and hasn’t stuck again. Crossing my fingers but it did work. So at the moment saved myself $250.00 in parts and labor. So thank you, and keep up the help videos.

@bmaiceman 4 жыл бұрын

Come for auto diagnosis video... Get Tommy Boy reference in the process.... Love it

@johnchambers12 2 жыл бұрын

i had a 2002 volvo v 40 with a small evap leak under the gas cap in the filler neck, this one looked like more fun because my leak was at the other end of the system but i found it visually after a day of looking,no smoke machine,i have a better scan tool now and a better understanding of how to work it, Thank You Eric!

@716er Жыл бұрын

This sounds like it could be my problem. It was telling me to replace fuel filler neck. Most mechanics told me that can't be causing my car to run sluggish, but now I think it is. No check engine code after I changer the purge value. Still sluggish though

@georgeshadrick640 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Eric for the video a quick fix

@weshawkins7165 4 жыл бұрын

Another great job. I have learned a great deal watching you videos, thank you. Looks like you need some new Jeep hats.

@archibaldgeorge8916 4 жыл бұрын

loved it brightens my day

@TraceyAllen 4 жыл бұрын

Knowing and understanding values is so important. I k ocked out a bad ecu this week because I knew the map sensor voltage and reported pressures weren't jiving. Like map sensor by Bluetooth. Removed the sensor from the intake and plugged the hole. The scan tool still showed data like it was there in the intake, not just dangling in the engine bay.

@donnierobertson3088 4 жыл бұрын

Great job again like always

@arthurfricchione8119 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Eric. Thanks for the info. 👍👍👍

@crisprtalk6963 4 жыл бұрын

I feel special with all these special tests.

@kcsavers 4 жыл бұрын

Useful video! My car , same thing, according to my mechanic.

@Yawwee 4 жыл бұрын

Fine diagnosis of this problem, and lesson learned is to be sure the door is closed ALL the way !!! If it sticks open, blame and whack the kids with a screw driver!!! Let me go finds some kids now !!!!! Well done sir !!!!!! Hey kid, c'mere !!!! : - )

@mikechiodetti6737 4 жыл бұрын

Nice quick diagnose.

@j.gtheautotech8455 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you don't remove your mistakes from the videos. In my eyes I see a top level tech who's always right, you making mistakes and catching them is what I pay attention to because were are all humans and make mistakes. It shows me that if Eric can do it. LET HIM DO IT. Lol

@petemedina8446 4 жыл бұрын

Another good video with good information

@tbas1972 4 жыл бұрын

What the hell kinda hotel is this? Oh it's you.

@act2.533 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you have so many different scan tools? Do they all do different things? Love the videos, keep em coming. Even the boring brake jobs are good to watch, you are a likable guy!

@baxrok2. 4 жыл бұрын

I liked it. Thanks Dr. O!

@petermontagnon4440 4 жыл бұрын

Must be nice!!!! No snow yet!!! LOL We have snow in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. LOL

@63256325N 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@shawnberg5691 4 жыл бұрын

"Once I understood how to run a scan tool...". I literally laughed out loud. The guy in the office next to me asked if I was alright.

@d.a.2742 4 жыл бұрын

It's just nice too see that Mrs.O and Miss Marie let Eric back into the shop with a car instead of outside cold , lonely and left too his own devices 😂😂😂😂!

@1996turbocamaro 4 жыл бұрын

nice video Eric !!

@twindragon731 4 жыл бұрын

Evap leak is the most common problem with the engine light in NY. The 2 garages I worked at (12 years in the northern NY). At least 50 percent is EVAP leaks. You have to do a check because what if it's not an EVAP. You are absolutely correct 👍 smoke test is a few steps down the line. Vent valve check then Purge valve, up here. Vent valve is the most common problem (that I have seen). Guessing maybe 40 percent off the time. But again a bunch of stuff could be wrong. Not too many times have I seen Purge valve but I have seen it. ,Lines, blocked canister ECT.. I have dumped fuel out of the canister in the past. Seen it blocked with dirt. You are on point

@716er Жыл бұрын

I'm in NY. Changed the purge value and the check engine light went off but car still running sluggish. Wondering if it's the vent valve

@clsumjr 4 жыл бұрын

nice diagnose

@anthonycox9470 4 жыл бұрын

Eric still doing work and posting vids while most other KZfaq car personalities are at SEMA. Thanks for not being a sell out Eric ;)

@Blazer02LS 4 жыл бұрын

If you look close you will find that most of the current KZfaq "Automotive personalities" don't run a full time shop. Hard to take all that time off, especially if you are Eric who has a personal no fly listing.. Plus they scheduled it during hunting season..

@SouthMainAuto 4 жыл бұрын

I read this from the bow stand. Family, hunting, work, then trade shows... Hunting always wins. 👍

@anthonycox9470 4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Get yourself a monster buck! To the other point I used to be an avid follower of another person by the same name until they went from repairing vehicles to doing builds and promoting products on most videos. And then they wonder why their views drop off 🤷‍♂️ To each their own. Good luck Eric!

@Blazer02LS 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I don't mind if some does an honest review of a tool, but when you start sounding like Billy Mays in every video.....

@stacydornan9765 4 жыл бұрын

Love your honesty Mr O,your the best Eric love this channel dude.All the best to you and the fam,hope all is well

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Eric O

@garyharms276 4 жыл бұрын

Great guess .....gotta love the ford evap system

@tdhtdh5173 4 жыл бұрын

Hey how am i supposed to watch now? I'm busy punishing myself doing what we love! Videos are great! 20 years of being a technician and I'm still learning!

@rimmersbryggeri 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully that means you are a good technician. Many stop learning as soon as the get the diploma.

@brianburns7211 4 жыл бұрын

My father had a buddy who was a tech. He was at continuing ed quite a bit. Eric has said that he does too. I’m sure that he reads any new material where ever he finds it too.

@rimmersbryggeri 4 жыл бұрын

@@brianburns7211 I havent seen anybody quite like Eric.O in any of the places i have worked. You could only wish to work around people like that. I guess because of the idiot shop managers who are afriad of anyone better than them at anything.

@rhalld 4 жыл бұрын

At least I know what a screwdriver is for now

@TraceyAllen 4 жыл бұрын

@@rimmersbryggeri I've been lucky, I've worked with 2 guys like that in my career. Learn when and where ever you can.

@thebaldmechanichardatheari1124 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Like how you use your screw driver 👍

@raymondhorvatin1050 4 жыл бұрын

Another good video

@Discretesignals 4 жыл бұрын

I got burned on a Dodge purge valve once. It was stuck open, so I instantly ordered one. When I took it off charcoal was in the valve and line. Not likely on a Ford, but something to add to your diagnostic check list.

@tom535 4 жыл бұрын

Great job..

@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything 4 жыл бұрын

TGIF Eric!!

@1MiketheMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

I said to myself, "Ford car, evap code, must be another stuck purge valve!" Now I tell myself to get some ice cream as a reward.🍦

@theodorerinehart781 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 2013 Taurus Limited 140K miles very reliable, had to change purge valve at 100K as well, easy fix

@4b131 4 жыл бұрын

Love it when my Mac Tools guy comes for a visit while I'm using a non hitting device as a hitting device 🙄

@adamtrombino106 4 жыл бұрын

interesting that it flags a small leak code and not a lg leak. Good info. Have seen this with Kias and Nissans as well. Test that purge valve!!!

@defendermender4959 4 жыл бұрын

Jeez Louise doesn’t even touch the car and knows what’s wrong with it! You has been practicing your mad Scotty Kilmer skillz innit 🖖🏻🙌🏻🤣

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 4 жыл бұрын

A car that wakes up and runs tests on itself in the wee hours and the dark of night. I thought we just HAD Halloween.

@toolmanchris 4 жыл бұрын

Just needed a taaaapy taaaapy tap Eric 😎

@allthegearbutnoideamanwest3174 4 жыл бұрын

New toolbox 😍

@johnaclark1 4 жыл бұрын

It's really handy when you get a leak code along with the "purge during non-purge" code. Straight to the vacuum gauge. Done

@HomieHektor 4 жыл бұрын

“Fluff your pillow” 😄

@neilmurphy845 4 жыл бұрын

That's so funny

@SouthMainAuto 4 жыл бұрын

"House keeping... I..." well you know the rest haha

@mattpobursky850 4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Anyone who references Tommy Boy in his videos can work on my vehicle anytime Haha

@Newberntrains 4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto no no lemon pledge me clean (family guy)

@adamkane3736 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of hotel is this?

@robc5955 4 жыл бұрын

Fab as ever.

@SmittySmithsonite 4 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad - I didn't even see what was being "toggled" (that word makes me laugh a little, lol) until you figured it out. I was like, why the F is the RPM increasing? Anything electronic confuses the heck out of me. Half the time it's my own doing ... 😁

@Tx_P71 4 жыл бұрын

My 2014 Taurus Police Interceptor sedan had that similar issue. Those gas cap less filler neck has a issue not sealing. Per Ford their is a recall on 2012-16 Ford Tauruses.

@IBenZik 4 жыл бұрын

The money light name should be changed to a possible new hacienda in the Caribbean light. Great Vid. My concern,,,,,dirty engine bay. :-)

@breikowski 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@zx8401ztv 4 жыл бұрын

Well that didn't take you long to diagnose. Speedy Gonzales is your new name :-D

@hella_2350 4 жыл бұрын

11:20 "When the kids leave the door open, give 'em a little whack with a screwdriver and that'll get the door closed" gotcha! Lol

@RobertKohut 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@robertdavis6708 4 жыл бұрын

Is Miss Marie going to be a nurse too ? Entertaining video Eric O.

@danielsimpson8929 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else hit "like" as soon as the video starts?

@aaronreihl2053 4 жыл бұрын

Hit the like as soon as the first ad started

@ericcorse 4 жыл бұрын

Always so I don't forget.

@pootthatbak2578 4 жыл бұрын

Im absent minded. Eventually and always hit like.

@stevenfuchs2548 4 жыл бұрын

Have it set to auto like. and if that doesn't work i hit it with a wesscit!

@janhjorth965 4 жыл бұрын

As a matter of habit

@chrismechanic2000 4 жыл бұрын

3 people like a stuck purge valve by the looks of it hahaha

@LilE 4 жыл бұрын

I've been to three separate mechanic workshops and they've all run smoke tests and cannot find the leak anywhere. Replaced the purge valve, solenoid, and evap canister filter and the check light comes back on in 20 miles or so with p0442. The gas cap was also replaced with a new one.

@weshawkins7165 4 жыл бұрын

First evap leak job I get after I get my Autel906BT, a P0456 small leak on a 2010 Lincoln MKZ with a 3.5. What a PITA to get to the purge valve, under the P/S reservoir buried back by the firewall. Fortunately I think the vent valve is the leak as I have smoke coming out of it when it should be closed.

@skiff27 4 жыл бұрын

I like your utube channel a lot. Watched for a long time . I use most of your advice . You had mentioned at one that you did not like tire pulgs I can understand why . But I my self are on the fence about this one . How do you feel about using it for non highway veicals tractors and fork lifts . Or just as a quick repair to get going and Chang the tire the very next day. One last thing I used to be a teck. I did not have a computer system that advanced . I used a combination of gages . Have you compared the peco system to very good high quality gages . Has that computer system been wrong before . Great channel.

@VWWRENCHIE 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Tommy Boy reference at 7:52...you want towel?

@johntuttle5396 4 жыл бұрын

Life Lessions with Eric O. 1.) Don't trust your scanner. 2.)All screwdrivers have a blunt striking end feature (multi- tool!) - even Philips and Torx. 3.) Always make sure the "door' is closed - both front and purge! 4.) Just because I can do it you better do what I say and not what I do!

@chrischtea 4 жыл бұрын

good ol' percussive maintenance!

@Soulcommander Жыл бұрын

U r awesome!

@EHKOS 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like this is common on Fords, replaced mine on a 2012 Escape this spring. I'm not complaining, the part is cheap and easy to get to.

@DaveSender66 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that was DeFazio quick!!!

@MickeyKamer 4 жыл бұрын

How many scan tools do you own Eric. I have been watching your videos for over two years now, and it seems I have seen you with no less than 6 different ones. Autel, Mac, Snapon and this Bosch in this one to name a few. I assume they die or get some kind of damage, or do you use certain ones for certain cars manufacturers? Thank you for all the help. Your videos have helped me think through issues and save a ton of money, not enough to buy one of those big boys. I do have a basic ODBII I use for my own stuff.

@Blazer02LS 4 жыл бұрын

You need multiple scan tools these days, not just because he now has extra help but many times one tool will work better on a vehicle than another. Plus some tools do more than the others. You want to see scan tools go watch Keith at New Level Auto, he has scan tools that most people never heard of...

@michaeljohnson404 4 жыл бұрын

Line the car up on the rack and look down the center of the hood and put a dot or decal where the center line is so when you pull in you can find the same spot every time.

@jimclifford1241 4 жыл бұрын

Had the same problem on 2015 Ford Exploder that i recently got rid of. Purge valve .... all the way!

@williambrasic6353 4 жыл бұрын

Eric, What is the blinking red light in the lower left hand corner of the screen at the end of the video? Looks like it is emitting from the master cylinder. I like the troubleshooting videos.