Fuel vapor pump

[Lev36]

I’m asking for a friend. He got a code saying that his fuel vapor pump is failing.
His car is a 2004 e46 m3.
Is this a common problem?
Is it smg only? (He swapped it from smg to manual).
Also what is it and what does it do?

[MIKYZZ4]

What is the actual code?
It may be as simple as a failing gas cap/seal.

Pump should be located behind the passenger side rear wheel,
between the wheel well and rear bumper cover.

This helps explain an EVAP System and components:https://www.autoserviceprofessional....f-dmtl-systems

[Lev36]

What is the actual code?
It may be as simple as a failing gas cap/seal.

Pump should be located behind the passenger side rear wheel,
between the wheel well and rear bumper cover.

This helps explain an EVAP System and components:https://www.autoserviceprofessional....f-dmtl-systems

the code is p1434

[MIKYZZ4]

Ok, as mentioned clean and lubricate gas cap seal,
or if dry/brittle - replace.

Check pump wiring/connection for corrosion/breaks.

[Lev36]

Ok, as mentioned clean and lubricate gas cap seal,
or if dry/brittle - replace.

Check pump wiring/connection for corrosion/breaks.

After he does all of that should he delete the code or would it go away by itself?

[Lev36]

What is the actual code?
It may be as simple as a failing gas cap/seal.

Pump should be located behind the passenger side rear wheel,
between the wheel well and rear bumper cover.

This helps explain an EVAP System and components:https://www.autoserviceprofessional....f-dmtl-systems

He has a power steering leak. Could it be that?

[MIKYZZ4]

NOT at all.

[MIKYZZ4]

Btw, clear the code.

[Lev36]

Btw, clear the code.

Why?

[MIKYZZ4]

So a fresh scan can be performed,
to verify if fix was successful.

[Lev36]

So a fresh scan can be performed,
to verify if fix was successful.

okay thanks. i’ll keep this updated.