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I really don't post here enough; only when something goes wrong, it seems 
Here's the skinny;
-2011 R/T, fresh back from a road trip to swelteringly beautiful Guadalupe Natl. Park, TX
-Got the check engine light shortly before filling up about four weeks ago, EVAP pin-hole leak code P0456
-Started smelling strong gas vapors inside upon filling up thereafter
-Had the gas cap checked, no issue (looks fine, too)
-Gas smell went away at about 1/2 tank (about a week later)
-Ripped up the back seat, saw the driver side 'manhole' cover over the gas tank had popped up; popped it down
-Immediately the light went off on its own accord as the tank emptied to 1/2. I know this makes no real sense (I figured I had jimmied a cracked hose or something so it closed up again)
Went about my business for another week, then filled up once more (I have a short commute
). Light comes on immediately, and this morning upon opening my garage, I was at fear of an explosion the stink was so bad. I looked quickly for leaking gas, and saw nothing. After a day at the grindstone, I come out to drive home, smelling gas a good 50ft away (farther than the crappy FOB can unlock the doors :icon_rolleyes
and find a 12" puddle of gas in front of my right rear tire, dripping every second or so. Hot Texas day, so that 12" puddle could have been a gallon for all I know.
Trying to save myself some jacking around (becuz the jack points suck and its a hassle) I had the goober in Kwik Kar take a look from underneath, and was told the skid plate makes it a real bear to get to through the narrow bay opening. Translation: quittin' time. Fair enough. Not like they'd be of any real help anyway
So... tomorrow's job is gonna be finding the leak (if the car hasn't burned up by then
). I understand the infamous EVAP canister is on that side, so I'll start my search there. Does anybody with experience down under have any suggestions for other stuff I should check on? Knowing corporate design optimization, I expect the entire EVAP system to dissolve simultaneously, so it could well be more than one thing. Or it could just be a clogged vent line causing fluid to go where vapor should be.
Oh yeah, and the rocker panels are all cracked, too (all four corners). I hadn't bothered checking after the third set was replaced under warranty, so it's not like I'm surprised they're gone a year later. I swear, Dodge spends more money on those things... Also, I'm pretty sure any environmental gains the EVAP system might have made for my Earth mother were just wiped out and then some.
TCB
Here's the skinny;
-2011 R/T, fresh back from a road trip to swelteringly beautiful Guadalupe Natl. Park, TX
-Got the check engine light shortly before filling up about four weeks ago, EVAP pin-hole leak code P0456
-Started smelling strong gas vapors inside upon filling up thereafter
-Had the gas cap checked, no issue (looks fine, too)
-Gas smell went away at about 1/2 tank (about a week later)
-Ripped up the back seat, saw the driver side 'manhole' cover over the gas tank had popped up; popped it down
-Immediately the light went off on its own accord as the tank emptied to 1/2. I know this makes no real sense (I figured I had jimmied a cracked hose or something so it closed up again)
Went about my business for another week, then filled up once more (I have a short commute
Trying to save myself some jacking around (becuz the jack points suck and its a hassle) I had the goober in Kwik Kar take a look from underneath, and was told the skid plate makes it a real bear to get to through the narrow bay opening. Translation: quittin' time. Fair enough. Not like they'd be of any real help anyway
So... tomorrow's job is gonna be finding the leak (if the car hasn't burned up by then
Oh yeah, and the rocker panels are all cracked, too (all four corners). I hadn't bothered checking after the third set was replaced under warranty, so it's not like I'm surprised they're gone a year later. I swear, Dodge spends more money on those things... Also, I'm pretty sure any environmental gains the EVAP system might have made for my Earth mother were just wiped out and then some.
TCB