Axle Clicking & Vent Solenoid Valve Issue
 

I've posted earlier about a P0455 code and I took it to a shop today and they said it was the vent solenoid valve. They want $151 for the part itself. I find that a bit drastic and unreal. Where can i find one cheaper?

Another issue I've been having is a loud clicking from the passenger side rear wheel. I took it to one shop and they said it was the brake pads. However, I find that hard to believe. I think it most likely has something to do with the "axle click issue".
Today, I took it took a different shop and they said it may be because the "drive axles are running at an angle out of spec"

I have a 2006 350z with stance coilovers and 18" rays track wheels.
66k miles.

Can someone help me with some suggestions on what to do if this were happening to you? :suicide:

It's probably somewhere on this page for less:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z-pa...5_743_746.html

Here's the troubleshooting page for that code from the '07 service manual:

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name P0455 0455

Condition:

EVAP control system gross leak detected
EVAP control system has a very large leak such as fuel filler cap fell off, EVAP control system does not operate properly.

Possible causes:


Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close.

Incorrect fuel tank vacuum relief valve

Incorrect fuel filler cap used

Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap.

Leak is in line between intake manifold and EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.

Foreign matter caught in EVAP canister vent control valve.

EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks

EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube) leaks

EVAP purge line rubber tube bent.

Loose or disconnected rubber tube

EVAP canister vent control valve and the circuit

EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve and the circuit

Fuel tank temperature sensor

O-ring of EVAP canister vent control valve is missing or damaged.

EVAP control system pressure sensor

Refueling EVAP vapor cut valve

ORVR system leaks

id highly doubt its not the normal axle click we all get.

It's a constant clicking but doesnt click when turning right. It clicks even at 50+mph

Title changed, in the future please title your threads according to the question(s) you are asking.

Sorry coach. :(

So where do you think I should look first?

He used a double negative grammar construction to emphasize the point that he thinks it's axle click. BTW, it's not normal, but it is common.

I thought so. Hah I was just trying to make sure. I'm also not sure I should drive with the clicking for an hour at times at 65+ on the highway.

Can someone show me exactly which part is the vent solenoid valve?

The diagram in the '07 service manual indicates the vent control valve is the one right next to the canister, 14920+A. The other one is the purge control valve.

I'd take a good look at gas cap and all the hoses and connections before replacing anything.

I have a 2006 z. Different motor from the 2007, unless that specific part is the exact same as the 2006?

And I've checked the hoses and gas cap multiple times before.

Just trying to make sure. It's the first z I've had..

As far as I can see, the parts are the same. See:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z-pa...5_743_746.html

Okay. Thank you so much.
Hopefully it solves the problem and then I can try to figure out the axle click.

Here's some info on the axle click:

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...rear-axle.html

http://www.notre350z.com/forum/files...ClickClack.pdf

Thank you.

Another quick question.

Is the valve located directly behind the plenum or is it under the car?

It's under the right rear of the car below the fuel filler door.

Thank you so much! You've been a great help :D

So...I'm having an extremely difficult time removing this. I have to turn it counter clockwise from 12 to 9 and it can only be turned to about 10.5 because stuff welded to the frame is in the way.

How am I supposed to remove this valve?