Fault code in Evap canister and N80 valve

[Scratchyratface]

Just had my 75000 service and was told i had a fault code in the Evap canister, it has been reset but it will occur again (engine fault light will appear on the dash!) so i need to have something replaced. I think max cost is $400 but has anyone come across this? apparently quite common when you get to these k's

[Lucas_R]

Yep mines gone in my Mk6 GTI as well (same km's as you). Gives me a check engine light every now and then. Have ordered a new charcoal canister and waiting for it to turn up.

[Scratchyratface]

ah cool, thanks Lucas - where did you source it from?

[Lucas_R]

Bold Sport sell the charcoal canisters for around $110 USD, but i was looking on ebay and found one (from china so who knows...) for $44 brand new. It took over a month for it to arrive and it looks like they tried to deliver it today while i was at work - so ill have to get it from the post office tomorrow. Give me a day or two to install it and ill let you know whether its ok.

Bold Sport: Bold-Sport.com :: EVAPCANIST/ activated charcoal container

The one i got off Ebay: Carbon Charcoal Canister Hose FOR VW Golf Jetta Audi Seat Skoda 1K0201797AE | eBay

I normally don't buy parts from china but the charcoal canister is a very basic part - so i thought it was worth a go.

[Scratchyratface]

awesome, thanks mate

[enzo15637]

awesome, thanks mate

I picked up a $40 from ebay, seems genuine and I've had no code faults or anything

[mr gee]

watch this before you spend money

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IWzZzZb6B8

[Lucas_R]

Just updating incase its of any help - new (ebay sourced) charcoal canister has been fitted for over a month now and so far so good.

Its not as heavy (assuming less charcoal) as the original one i took out, but it fits perfectly and no error codes so far.

Bold Sport sell the charcoal canisters for around $110 USD, but i was looking on ebay and found one (from china so who knows...) for $44 brand new. It took over a month for it to arrive and it looks like they tried to deliver it today while i was at work - so ill have to get it from the post office tomorrow. Give me a day or two to install it and ill let you know whether its ok.

Bold Sport: Bold-Sport.com :: EVAPCANIST/ activated charcoal container

The one i got off Ebay: Carbon Charcoal Canister Hose FOR VW Golf Jetta Audi Seat Skoda 1K0201797AE | eBay

I normally don't buy parts from china but the charcoal canister is a very basic part - so i thought it was worth a go.

[Scratchyratface]

thanks for the update!

[robaird]

Just had the same issue with my 2011 Golf R. Only 68K. Was asked what type of fuel I used (98 octane). Total bill was $1,003. Had new charcoal canister and N80 valve installed. Was told to take it out for a good thrash. Was told it was due to the short trips that I do.