It cost me $275 to replace here in So Cal. The check engine light was on and of course it was Smog time!

Ouch!

@Mechani_Cole dang inflation and those who allow it. 😒 I also need to replace cue screen. I bought online but geez the labor. If 💿 would play without the screen, I wouldn't bother replacing it.

Just to clarify, my comment isn't to rag on the video. I only came to see what the part was and how much work was involved. I just don't see hours of labor here. 1 hour maybe. The price I paid wasn't gmc prices but a trusted mom & pop shop. Anyway, gratitude for your time and energy aka sharing your knowledge.

This video helped alot Thanks 😊

Love notes like this! Thanks for commenting 🫡

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

Believe it or not I actually won that toolbox, no pro here 😅

Yeah, if only all the jobs were this short and sweet😅 Every video I make, I cut down as much as possible. The carbon cleaning video was a 4 hour video before the edit😅 I got a timing chain video thats like 12 hours of footage I gotta edit and break down into 2 or 3 parts. Thanks homie🤟🏼

Thanks for the comment🫡

Gald it was helpful, thanks for the comment!

Much appreciated 🫡

Hope it goes smoothly for you🫡

@divotsociety Happy to help! Feel free to send me one of those dollars you saved😅🫡

@@Mechani_Cole I would happily send you a few bucks for your time and effort with the video.

Thanks for commenting! Happy it was helpful✌🏽

Thanks for the comment! Hopefully it went smoothly and resolved your issue.

Thanks for the comment, glad it went smoothly🫡

Thanks for the comment👍🏻

Thanks for the comment! Happy it was helpful✌🏽

Muchas Gracias🙏🏻

At 0:29 I show exactly where the Purge valve is located🫡

Hi, good question! You will need to reset it 99% of the time. Luckily, you can always replace the part, then drive it to an Autozone or similar store and use their free scanner to reset your check engine light for free.😁 Or you can order a cheap Bluetooth scanner to keep in your car, super helpful - amzn.to/3dcZtu3 @boyshark2000

You’re the man! Thanks!😄

Sounds about right ✅️

Same for me 2015 ats 3.6. Thanks bro

Yes. Exactly why this person wanted theirs fixed

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Can use a curved pick and release it from the backside

Does a short pic work or do I need to get a long pic? I'm guessing Auto Zone has them. Thx for the fast reply..

Thank you! This person was very excited to be able to use her push start again. For some reason on these cars if the check engine light is on it won't let the auto start work. Glad it was helpful🤟🏼

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Needs to be cleared or it won't turn off

Thanks buddy!!

Thanks for the comment🫡

Fair enough, thanks for the comment! I try to get better each time😁

@@Mechani_Cole And your views appreciate what you do! Your video and that of another I was able to replace the other valve without removing anything else. The only thing I had to do different was remove the wire plug last, after I had removed the purge valve so I could get a better look at how the wire plug was locked in. Because the purge valve was loose and only connected to the wire plug, I was able to clearly see the locking clip and understood what you meant. So thanks again. I hate removing stuff when it isn't necessary. Normally, I would've removed everything that's in the way. But, thanks to you and another guy's video, I WA able to do everything by feel! Thank you! You saved me a lot of money by helping me do it myself. 💕🤓

Interesting, the link in the description still pulls up the OEM AC Delco brand one. Maybe send back and get a new one if so

Hi John, you should never replace any part before checking what the check engine light is on for. Everyone has free access to a code reader at any aute parts store. Simply ask some one working there for the scanner and they will ask for your ID in exchange. Then you can scan it and see what's actually wrong with it to give it the correct part. If you have the codes listed in this video then this may be your fix. Always check first though, some one can help you if you don't know how😁

@@Mechani_Cole Finally got around to checking and there were 2 codes...P0442 and the P0496. I went ahead and bought the valve which was $70 Canadian...crazy. I just don't know how you were able to replace it. I can't even get my knuckles between the engine cover and the firewall. Did you remove anything else before you started?

Did you remove the engine cover? Other than that, I just reached back and grabbed it, so have several others who watched this. Maybe some long needle nose may help?

@@Mechani_Cole No, I haven't really tried yet. Just went to look under the hood to see where it was and tried to squeeze my hand in there. I wasn't sure if you took it off in the video or not. I will try tonight. Thanks for the replies.

@@Mechani_Cole Do you know what is holding the cover down. It looks like...well, I really don't know what it looks like. It has a triangle with a Y, where each side of the triangle has a slot perpendicular to the side...if that makes any sense.

Push it until the green gasket slides in. You shouldn't be able to see it any more. The bolt will also help push it in

Glad it was helpful🤙🏼

Thanks! Yes, it should be the same or similair. They use the same engine

Good question, I started at the easiest cheapest part to replace and it ended up fixing the code. Ended up being the purge valve

@@Mechani_Cole Hmmm . . . So basically no diagnostics involved. Just changing parts until you get it right. That could get expensive if you don't get lucky right off the bat which fortunately for the customer you did. I was expecting something more from one who presents themselves a mechanic. Oh well.

@T.E. my bad, I thought this comment was on the Audi purge valve video. For this Cadillac and other GMs this is a super common problem. The scanner literally tells you what to replace. When this part goes bad the customer couldn't use her auto start. There was no guessing or throwing parts at this vehicle. It's a common failure point and an easy fix on these cars🤷🏼‍♂️

@@Mechani_Cole Don't mean to beat this into the ground, but I have a nice scanner and know from years of experience that scanners do NOT tell you what part to replace. I wasn't born yesterday. They merely point you in the direction of what is not working properly. There can be multiple reasons why something might not be working properly. like poor electrical connections, plugged hoses, vacuum leak in the hose, a related part in the system, etc. You still need to verify that the part itself is bad. I watched a different video and they showed 2 methods on how to verify the purge valve was not working. And then explained how to verify that the problem was indeed fixed after changing the part. Very professional video. I've only watched this one video of yours, so I don't know if you are just a parts changer or not, but if so you might want to learn and share with others the more important steps of properly diagnosing a problem. A scanner is a wonderful tool to help you , but it will not make any decisions for you. You as the mechanic must still be able to take in the information the scanner tells you and then with FURTHER investigation, experience and common sense make a judgement call. Then at that point you must verify that the part is indeed bad. Maybe an electrical connector just needs to be cleaned up and it doesn't need to be replaced. Far to my people change parts until they get it right and it usually ends up costing way to much that route. That's not good mechanics. Like I said only watched the one video and don't really know you. So just giving my 2 cents based on this one time. Not trying to be mean, just helpful as I have in turn been helped by many KZfaqr like yourself in the past. I appreciate what all you guys do out there. I love KZfaq for the help people offer.

@@t.e.1189 My scanner tells u exactly which part to replace. The code is the part, that’s the whole point of a engine code light.

Yes

Yasss thank you! I just bought the part. Going to attempt to fix it myself haha

No, usually need to reset with computer/scanner

Vapor Canister purge tube. Here is a link on Amazon - GM Genuine Parts 12611130 Vapor Canister Purge Tube a.co/d/2bZQWrM

Something I wouldn't be able to diagnose there bud lmao!

Did you reset the code with a scanner?

Not 100% sure to be honest. If the engine is the same, it should be in the same spot✌🏽

Thats what she said!

@@Mechani_Cole I was going to say that 😭

@@Mechani_Cole really? She looks for hole(s)?

Glad it was helpful😁

I can't say 100% because I am not sure. But it should be very similar.

It happens man it's all good

@@Mechani_Cole I just changed it. Ima test it out now. Thanks again bro

@Uptoptez 💪🏼

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Depends on skill level. For a good mechanic it should take about 30 mins. Some people struggle with the clip and it takes longer. I might be able to do this job in under 10 mins. But any shop will bill at least 1 service hour at the standard rate.

No. You have a bigger problem. What year and model do you have?

@@Mechani_Cole I also have the P0455 code and was told to replace this valve. 2014 SRX

I'd suspect a vacuum leak somewhere

@@Mechani_Cole well since I already ordered this part and a new gas cap I'll start with that. Regarding vacuum leak is there a way to easily detect?

Yes, with a smoke tester. Usually about $100 or less and pretty easy to use - amzn.to/3mD3PzL

The trick is pushing them together first and then clicking the tab and removing. Don't pull until you hear the click. Push together hard, push tab, then pull😁

It should be

Yes, should be the same.

Yeah, I believe it's the same engine

Use an extension if you can't fit your hands in there

Did you leave something unplugged? Erase the codes and then see if they come back

@@Mechani_Cole i erased them and they came back on but does the part have to be oem because i put the old part back in and now there’s no codes but I know it will eventually come back

@alexchavez5299 yes. Don't get cheap parts. The part I linked in the description is the OEM part

@@Mechani_Cole wow thanks man I really appreciate it !!

It is a common headache for sure. The more you do the easier it gets, but yes, they can be a pain in the a$$

Not usually no

@@Mechani_Cole I have a 2008 Cadillac SRX that was running fine then it just wouldn't start...well it will crank but not actually start up. it has a new battery,fuel filter and alternator so that's shouldn't be the issue ...I wonder what it could be?

Do you have a check engine light on? Silly question, but does it got enough gas in it?

It has half a tank of gas and yes the check engine light is on

Have you scanned it for codes? What code does it have?

It can be a pain sometimes for sure

I got it. Now, I'm trying to plug the valve back in. Not enough leverage in order to do so.....'cause it just ain't goin' in. Lol. Thank you for the video.

Did you try pushing forward first so it releases the tension? Also, picks can be very helpful in removing these clips in tight spaces.

It's a lot more work, but you could remove the throttle body first. Then, there is more room to work on.

Good tip!

I don't currently have this vehicle anymore, but its the same on most cars. 1. Plug in your obdll scanner 2. Turn your car to ON position 3. Scan codes 4. Click 'Erase codes' That should be it. For this job I used this scanner that hooks up to my cellphone for only $20. Best $20 I spent! amzn.to/3kfhAjH

Would you mind giving a little more detail on removing the white clip? Do you squeeze it? Thank you very very much for this video.

Yes, you can push it in with a pick as well

Super easy job! If you don't have a scanner to reset the code you can always borrow one from the local auto parts store after🤙🏼 Oh, and grab a small step stool, its helpful not being on your tip toes😁

That's the goal! Some one commented that they paid $480 to have this fixed at a shop 😳

$335 that's including the smog here in So Cal. Still cheaper than my VW Beetle. It's the labor where they get ya 😆...

Sounds like you got a returned part, definitely reach out to the seller. From the sounds of it, I'd leave the mechanic work to some one who is slightly more competent in that department. This job shouldn't take more than 20-30 mins.

Ahhh....no. It turns out I was "competent" enough to have fixed this after all !! The car now has no check engine light after driving for 3 days and 7 or 8 " drive cycles". On other videos this drive cycle necessity was explained, along with things like " permanent codes" that can not be read from the cheap scan tool I had. I had been under the impression from your video that as soon as the new part would be installed, the " check engine " light would go off by itself...or, my scanner would erase the trouble code and that light would stay off, unless the problem reappeared. Apparently, my car would not let my cheap scan tool erase the PO496 code because the cars computer had not finished verifying all was OK yet.

@@johnfoster535dude he didn’t have to make a video explaining this repair. Be grateful that this info is available. No reason to freak out on a guy looking to help the general public with auto repairs ….calm down