Q: EVAPORATE system CEL code
My CEL is on. The code is for the EVAP system. I know there's a canister under the vehicle as I have changed it myself, but the light is still on after resetting the system. It's either that I received a bad used part or that there's something else I didn't do or look for. Can someone give me some pointers as I'll either need to buy another used canister or search hoses, relays, or something else. Please guide me.
My car has 110000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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