Q: 2005 350z with DTC P1283, my evap and cat. sensors will not clear for inspection. Any advise my sticker expired in November.
My scan tool says the DTC P1283 has to do with the fuel pressure regulator circuit. I don't know where to begin.
My car has 130000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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