Code p0496

**Dacton1985** · 09-10-2016

Well from what I have taken from searching this forum I need to clean my maf sensor. Which i have done in the past.After that I am not sure where to go. And suggestions on what to do next? Thanks for the help in advance

**cheatah faheatah** · 09-10-2016

CRC MAF sensor cleaner, got mine at Advance

**Dacton1985** · 09-10-2016

Cleaned it and then I cleared the code a few weeks ago. Code hasnt came back till now.

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 09-10-2016

That code has nothing to do with the MAF though.

The interwebs says it's a EVAP code, not a MAF related code.

**Dacton1985** · 09-10-2016

Yeah I know I cant explain it

**Scottydoggs** · 09-10-2016

you cleared the code, evap take a while to pass/fail. https://www.obd-codes.com/p0496

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 09-10-2016

So you though cleaning the MAF would fix a EVAP problem? Not sure I'm following you there.

http://www.gmforum.com/pontiac-168/p0496-code-309196/

Might give you some help.

**Dacton1985** · 09-12-2016

Your right scotty don't know what I was thinking. Thinking like a noob I guess

**Dacton1985** · 09-12-2016

Well it's gotta be the evap canister solenoid. I taped on it last night and when I started the car today the check engine light is off. So.......... what do to yall think the solenoid right???