Hey Everyone,

 

My check engine light came on so I took it to get diagnosed, and what I found out was that I have is a failed Vent Control Solenoid.

 

I Just purchased my 04' Impreza TS and this problem comes up. I have searched all over and I don't even know what the part does, much less how much it costs.

 

If anyone has any information on this part and if its possible to fix this problem with out the dealer, I would love to find the answer.

 

Thanks very much!

Welcome to the forum. The vent control solenoid valve is part of the EVAP system, which deals with fuel vapors. Just to make sure we give you the proper advice, what was the trouble code -- P1423, P1443, or something else?

Hmm can't remember if that is the code when the fuel cap is loose, but um, is your fuel cap loose?

Thank you guys for the quick reply!

 

Yeah I got the code P1443,

 

A buddy of mine told me to run a can of sea foam through my tank, and also he said that it may be my gas cap.

 

Thanks again!

Thank you guys for the quick reply!

You're welcome.

 

There are a few possible causes of P1443. Two ''simple'' things to be aware of:

1) Don't fuel the car with the ignition switch ON, and don't remove the gas cap with the engine running.

2) Yes, make sure the gas cap is fully tightened, and that neither it nor the mating surface of the filler are damaged.

 

Sometimes minor obstructions in EVAP system tubing can trip the code -- check for that if the ''simple'' doesn't cure the problem.