Peake research code "Fd"

I am getting code "Fd" every once in a while. Sometimes it goes away on its' own. Sometimes I reset it. It usually comes back about 2 weeks later.

The manual says "Evap valve stuck closed". What does this mean? Is it a dealer fix? or DIY?

My car is a 98 M Roadster.

Thanks for any help.

Mike

Well, some lookers but no answers. I'll let you know what the dealer says.

It may be the suction valve on the compressor does the fauly happen well the defrost or cooling is on.If so look towards the compressor or low side control.

Nope - happens when nothing (cooling/heating) is on. Just top down 70ish Phoenix weather.

I am having the same problems!!!

What is the answer?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=901774

My 2000 M Roadster would get the same code every November on the last ride before putting it up for the winter here in Michigan. Did it 3 winters in a row. I just reset and it didn't do it again till the next November. Fooled me this year and didn't do it. So I guess that's not much help but that's all I know...might look into it in the spring. It was always around 40-50 out so no air cond. on. Car only has 12,000 miles on it

Peake code book says Fd = EVAP shut off valve stuck shut

the evap system draws fresh air through the charcol canister when the engine is running and traps fuel vapor in the canister when the engine is shut off

I'd guess the shut off valve is near the charcol canister

I had an identical FD engine code. Located the evap valve solenoid right below the mass air flow sensor. My car has it up front because it is 99 323i convertible. Some older sedans have the valve in the trunk area. Well I took the valve out, sprayed in some penetrating lubricant, and connected toa 12 vdc battery, and toglled it on and off several times until i could hear the solenoid click. It has been working for a couple of months. After holidays I will buy a new one.

Iwas getting the same code on my 98 z3 . I finally pulled down my charcoal canister and removed the evap valve. The valve was dirty and looking inside the canister it was caked with dust. I pit 12 volts dc to valve connector to open valve and clean with electrical clener and used air to blow out canister and valve. Now 200 miles and no more engine light. Use to come on every 40-50 miles

Ok 3 tanks of gas since the fix and still no more throwing codes

Thanks for posting a solution and the update.