Code U05A0

2012 FORD FIESTA
136,857 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYSTER00
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I scanned my car listed above today and I received a U05A0 code. It says invalid data received from evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection system control module. Does anyone know what’s wrong? Should I clear the code or take it in to get looked at?
Jan 11, 2021 at 3:36 PM
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JAYSTER00
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*mileage is in kilometres not miles.
Jan 11, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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4DRTOM
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Hello,

You should clear the code get the check engine light to go out then go for a drive and if the check engine light comes back in rescan it and get the fresh code before you plan in bringing it to a shop. Its a minor code and your probably not getting any performance issues. A common thing with an evaporate code is a loose gas cap so make sure it's on tight after you clear it and go for a drive.
Let me know what happens and what code gets triggered again.
Tom
Jan 12, 2021 at 12:22 AM
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JAYSTER00
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Thanks! It worked.
Jan 12, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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Jan 12, 2021 at 7:17 PM