I just had an EVAP test done on my car and they found it ...
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A. Penland
267 days ago
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A. Penland
267 days ago
The service advanced trac warning is warning the driver that the ABS module senses a problem with the ABS system. You will need to have the ABS module scanned for trouble codes. If you get the ABS system scanned, which some auto parts stroes can do, post the codes on this page and I can tell you where the cause of the problem could be.
267 days ago
The service advanced trac warning is warning the driver that the ABS module senses a problem with the ABS system. You will need to have the ABS module scanned for trouble codes. If you get the ABS system scanned, which some auto parts stroes can do, post the codes on this page and I can tell you where the cause of the problem could be.
Customer
267 days ago
How is this relevant to the EVAP scan perform and the purge valve fixed?
A. Penland
267 days ago
They are two different systems and have no effect on each other.
Customer
267 days ago
I should take the car to a mechanic to look at? Are you sure they are irrelevant? Why did you need my VIN #?
A. Penland
267 days ago
The VIN# \*\*\*\*\* me to pull your vehicles information up on Ford database to check for recalls and to give me all the proper shop manuals.
Plus with the VIN# \*\*\*\*\* can check for recalls on the vehicle which are VIN# \*\*\*\*\*
Customer
267 days ago
Can Mavis Discount Tire store take care of this? They do undercar work.
A. Penland
267 days ago
You can take it to a mechanic to have the ABS system checked out.
Customer
267 days ago
Ok. I will try to do this this weekend.
A. Penland
267 days ago
OK.
Customer
267 days ago
For some strange reason the SERVICE ADVANCETRAC light no longer illuminates.
A. Penland
267 days ago
If the light is off and you have no braking or driving issues, drive it till the light comes back on. It may be an intermittent concern.
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