Help with EVAP Vent control valve SES Code P0455

[bruther]

I found this EVAP control valve fairly easy to install. Remove four bolts on the plastic cover. The valve is on the end of the plastic canister towards the front of the car- It is on the side of the end of the canister towards the right of the car. To remove, you will need to turn the valve counter clockwise. There is a tab keeping the valve from turning counter clockwise. I just took a long screw driver and pushed up on the tab and then rotated the valve. It turns from the 12 oclock position to the 9 oclosk position.

[bruther]

Originally Posted by bigwilly

Ok obviously I can't even do something that should be simple. What am I doing wrong here? I have the panel off and the hose off, but I can't get the stupid electrical plug off or get the valve itself off. I have the valve turned about 90 degrees counter clockwise and the thing won't budge, I've tried it at different angles also and nothing. Also I been trying to unclip the electrical connector and I can't get it to budge either, There isn't enough room to fit needle nose pliers under there.

You need to push on the tab on the top of the plug....

[Goldendragoon]

how do i kow if it is this or the gas cap? I just got a new oem gas cap. It didn't solve the issue (maybe its defective?).

My SES light seems to come on between 2/3rds tank and 1/3rd tank then again under 1/8 tank. Does this imply anything? Otherwise I could probably put this thing in myself. Sounds easier then changing a headlight (much easier then replacing a g35 headlight).

[Goldendragoon]

is this the same part? will the work? anyone every try it (you have to scroll down to my selection)?
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...&parttype=4936