Where is my charcoal cannister?

silversleeves · Post by **silversleeves** » 28 Jul 2010, 13:53

One 1999 v70xc pulling a p0442 small evap code. Would like to investigate the charcoal cannister and possible culprit the j-hose but I cannot find the said cannister.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.

C@lvin · Post by **C@lvin** » 28 Jul 2010, 14:38

I can't find a clear description of the location in VADIS. Did you read this post?

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 83&start=0

If you haven't already, do a search on this site for your DTC, P0442 and you will find lots of helpful information.

silversleeves · Post by **silversleeves** » 28 Jul 2010, 16:31

That link is useful, I will start looking in the right place!
Cheers,
Jamie

Still looking

Post by **holler1** » 28 Jul 2010, 19:00

On my 98 V70 AWD it's in front of the drivers side front wheel well, up underneath and held on by a vertical bolt.

silversleeves · Post by **silversleeves** » 29 Jul 2010, 10:42

It looks like I will need to remove some of the plastic cladding under the car before I can find this thing.

C@lvin · Post by **C@lvin** » 29 Jul 2010, 10:49

If yours is where holler 1's is, I am guessing you can get to it from underneath by removing the gravel guard/air dam/skid plate (various names for it). It's easy to take off - only held on with two screws. Even if you need to get to it through the wheel well, it's not hard to remove a couple of screws and kind of peel or fold back the well lining without completely removing it.

silversleeves · Post by **silversleeves** » 02 Aug 2010, 12:34

Well, after a few days of looking between driving the vehicle, I think the canister is behind a fuel tank at the rear of the vehicle and tucked on top of the driveshaft. Very tight fit. I found the mounting bracket under the driver side wheel well - but it was empty, I guess I will take it into the shop to make sure of where the leak is coming from and they can replace the correct hose. Can't say I didn't try.