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Black box above the diff....

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Hairy Eater, Oct 19, 2006.

  1. Oct 19, 2006 #1
    Hairy Eater

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    i was under the VX looking at my worn inside rear tyres when i noticed this black box about 8 in X 5 in bolted to the floor just behind the diff.... anyone know what it is ?
     
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  2. Oct 19, 2006 #2
    scbh81

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    maybe its the "BLACK BOX" lol! :D
     
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    I'm not to sure ether
     
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    It's a charcoal cannister for storing fuel vapours.
     
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    WAGON MAN

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    Accentstencil correct :bow:

    Its part of the EECS

    Evaporative Emissions Control System
     
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    knowledge_is_power

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    Sooo is this wear the fuel smell comes from when I start to go round a mountain?
     
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    WAGON MAN

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    It certainly is, a strong fuel odour is an indication that the system is not operating properly.
     
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