You would have a strong gas smell. If it's an older car, it may run badly because the charcoal can be sucked into the carberator. The only thing it really does is filter the air from the carb and tank.
it can, mine is bad and i will get smoke from time to time.
A charcoal canister can go bad due to several factors, including exposure to excessive heat, moisture, or contaminants that degrade the activated charcoal inside. Over time, the charcoal can become saturated with fuel vapors or damaged by chemicals, reducing its ability to capture and store vapors. Additionally, physical damage or cracks in the canister can lead to leaks, further impairing its function. Regular maintenance and timely replacement can help prevent issues with the charcoal canister.
According to my FSM it is: Poor idle, stalling and poor driveability
1- Loose gas cap 2- Vacuum line off of fuel tank or evaporative charcoal canister 3- Bad evaporative vent solenoid 4- Bad wires to evap vent solenoid Its most likely the evaporative charcoal canister Zak.
Failed emmisions test and real bad fuel economy.
you could have to buy a new one
what happens if the transaxle range sensor goes bad?
Charcoal does not go bad
What?
It doesn't really go bad, just make sue it's not clogged or contaminated with water. Use an air compressor to check if it's clogged. Plug the air compressor into one of the nozzles.
What happens when a 1989 buick reatta fuel filter goes bad?
your evap canister is located underneath the vehicle beside the drivers left rear qauter panel beside your spare tire.s-10 blazers have alot of problem with these leaking.If you pull off any of the lines and gas or charcoal bits come out, the unit is bad, or if it wieghs over 4 pounds i think then it's bad.