garajizOBD-II code · generic
P0496
Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow
- System
- P0 — Powertrain (generic)
- Severity
- Low (1/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P0496 mean?
P0496 is defined as “Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow”.
You can usually keep driving, but have it checked soon so a small fault doesn’t become a bigger one.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Kia: Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow
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