Evaporation Canister failure

by **Grazi07** » Tue May 11, 2004 10:37 am

I just got my car checked and the code PO446- VSV valve came up. Apparently the valve inside the Evap. Canister is stuck open and is part of a sealed unit, thus the entire canister has to be replaced. The dealer is quoting me $370 parts and labor. It seems legit to me, but I was wondering if anyone knew a place to get the part or had any other info regarding this. Thanks!

by **ChrYstiE** » Tue May 11, 2004 11:33 am

ask davpak, he'll know.

by **Grazi07** » Tue May 11, 2004 12:03 pm

yeah, i'm kinda hoping he'll see this.....there goes my rims :cry:

by **RichP** » Tue May 11, 2004 2:05 pm

I just got mine from from http://www.toyotaworld.com/ for 206.00 including shipping. my local dealer wanted 325 for the part and another 120 (1.5 hours)to install.

by **Stock Solara SEV6** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:08 pm

How many miles do you have on your car? Are you in California? Here's the warranty coverage in case it helps:

Federal Emission Coverage: Components under the federal emission defect warranty are covered for 36 months/36,000 miles and specified major emission control components are covered for 8 years/80,000 miles. Specified major emission control components under emission performance warranty are also covered for 8 years/80,000 miles. In addition, emission performance warranty is applicable for 24 months/24,000 miles in states and local jurisdictions that require a periodic EPA-approved inspection and maintenance program.
California Emission Control Coverage: In California and any other state that adopts California emission warranty provisions, performance warranty and defect warranty coverage is applicable for 36 months/50,000 miles, and specific control devices are covered for 7 years/70,000 miles

by **SolaraT** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:32 pm

Hey were did you get that info from? How would one know that a certain part is covered other than asking the dealer?

Good info.

by **Grazi07** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:52 pm

Wow, thats good stuff..... I think the toyotaworld site will be helpful. I'm in RI and have a lil over 43K on my car, so no warranty unfortunately. My dealer was a little higher for labor, so maybe I'll buy the part and go somewhere else. Thanks for the input!

by **SolaraT** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:55 pm

Yo I was about to purchase an EGR from toyota dealer and they wanted $160 when I can get it for $119 from this site! coolness!

by **Stock Solara SEV6** » Wed May 12, 2004 6:13 am

solarat wrote:Hey were did you get that info from? How would one know that a certain part is covered other than asking the dealer?

Good info.

Found the info on a Toyota website:
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/warranty/warranty.html

From what I can find so far, the catalytic converter is the "major" component.

by **SolaraT** » Wed May 12, 2004 1:51 pm

Thanks!

Yeah seems right. OEM cat cost $800+ for the part itself!

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