P0496 — Evaporative Emission System Purge Flow During Non-Purge

Q: What does fault code P0496 mean?

P0496 means: Evaporative Emission System Purge Flow During Non-Purge. It is a Powertrain (engine/transmission) fault code defined by the OBD-II standard.

Q: Can I keep driving with P0496?

With P0496 you can usually drive home and book an inspection within a few days unless the car feels abnormal.

Powertrain (engine/transmission)

Evaporative Emission System Purge Flow During Non-Purge

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Can I drive with P0496?

You can usually drive home and book an inspection within a few days.

Frequently asked questions

What does fault code P0496 mean?

P0496 means Evaporative Emission System Purge Flow During Non-Purge.

Can I keep driving with P0496?

You can usually drive home and book an inspection within a few days.

Related fault codes

P0490 — EGR Control Circuit High
P0491 — Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 1)
P0492 — Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 2)
P0493 — Engine Over Speed
P0494 — Fan Speed Low
P0495 — Fan Speed High
P0497 — Evaporative Emission System Purge Flow Low
P0498 — Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve Control Circuit Low
P0499 — Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve Control Circuit High

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