A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the D3 Audi A8 produced from 2003-2010 and Audi S8 produced from 2006-2010
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

MIL on for evap leak any ideas?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-03-2019, 07:28 AM
  #1  
AudiWorld Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Mike141's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 668
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default MIL on for evap leak any ideas?

I am getting a P0455 large evap leak detected code along with a P2179 bank 2 system too lean off idle upper limit exceeded code. I have since replaced my gas cap with a brand new oem one and 3 days later code came back. The codes are not at the same time according to VCDS, looks like the P2179 hits on my way to work and the other one is on my way home. There is no drivability issues whatsoever. 2007 A8L 4.2L. Any ideas where to look next?
Old 02-09-2019, 04:45 PM
  #2  
AudiWorld Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Mike141's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 668
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Determined that it was the purge valve that is located right next to the oil filter; it took about 5 minutes to swap out and was about $20. Part # 06E906517A. If anyone else has this issue and has cap does not fix it.
The following users liked this post:
Number48 (08-05-2021)
Old 12-15-2021, 02:33 PM
  #3  
AudiWorld Member
 
maxandtara's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 371
Received 40 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

I am having the same issues.

For Mike 141 it is possible for him to have a Evap leak and a faulty Valve.

When you do the Readiness Test in VCDS, the first test is related to the valve just beside the air filter.
Test 1
The first test Evap test checks
  1. if the solenoid valve works
  2. if Air flows through the valve
Test 2

The last of the series of Test is the one that checks for leaks. (Usually a faulty gas cap)

A leak is gas vapors may be a cause for a lean condition.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nydannyboy
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
0
11-19-2017 11:41 AM
Mardoq7
Q7 MK 1 Discussion
4
08-28-2015 09:07 AM
TonyA8
A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
21
12-13-2010 06:59 AM
cparke
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
3
06-03-2008 09:29 AM
jazbo123
A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
1
06-14-2006 06:32 AM



Quick Reply: MIL on for evap leak any ideas?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:37 PM.