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2015 with P0496

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#1 ·
My wife's car popped a P0496 code. I know its a Emissions Control purge valve. Is the valve located on the intake manifold as it was on the 2011 Model? The Stealership wants nearly $400 to replace. I think since it isn't covered under my worthless ESP plan, I will do it myself (I'm a former Master Driveline Tech and was ASE Master Certified)...I just want to be sure I know where it is before I start.
 
#2 ·
usually the failed part is right next to the throttle body.
part is about $30.

about a 10 min job.

now- its possible it may be the part/purge valve by the gas tank (someone just dropped their tank on the Acadia forum to replace this part.. with a similar Pcode)...
but Id say 95% of the time its the one shown in the video




see video of the easily accesible part..
 
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Sigh - I really hate seeing this. Just authorized my dealer to do it - Thorson in Pasadena - $262.

I don't really have time to order and do it myself as I need the vehicle ready for a trip in a few days. Cries a little.