brianm
Full Member
2007 Avy gave me a check engine light with P0449 code yesterday. Took it to the local Advanced Auto for a code read. Avy has 74xxx miles on it and this is the second time I have had the same issue. First time it had 36662 and GM was gracious enough to "goodwill" the repair since it was out of warranty. This time I called the dealer and they said the diagnosis and repair on this item was going to be around $300. After doing a little searching here and elsewhere on the web I decided to swap out the Evap Vent Solenoid myself. Part was $36 from the dealer and took a total of 20 minutes to do the swap with a flat head screwdriver. Took as long to take down the spare tire and move it out of the way as it did to swap the part. Cleared the code and everything is good to go.
Just wanted to report back to everyone here for future reference. There is really only two things this P0449 code can be either the vent or purge solenoid. Each part is about $40 and takes 20 minutes to fix. Start with the vent solenoid as it seems to be the culprit about 95% of the time this code is thrown.
Just wanted to report back to everyone here for future reference. There is really only two things this P0449 code can be either the vent or purge solenoid. Each part is about $40 and takes 20 minutes to fix. Start with the vent solenoid as it seems to be the culprit about 95% of the time this code is thrown.