What is this under my van?
When I was shopping for a new used van, I saw these on some of the ones with fiberglass tops. I figured that they had previously been wheelchair vans and it was a compressor or something for op...
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The cylinder is having electric/electronic plug in it, very likely a sensor.
My crystal ball would put charcoal tank venting as first suspect, but why not go with the picture to a dealer and ask?
You can make up a story that you think you have something missing out there and friendly dealer will provide you with blown-up drawing showing whole assemble.
I have mechanical education and have been auto-hobbyist my whole life, but when I pick up new truck, I open the hood, spend about 2 minutes trying to figure out what is what and close it with no intention to go farther with my investigation till the warranty will expire.
My crystal ball would put charcoal tank venting as first suspect, but why not go with the picture to a dealer and ask?
You can make up a story that you think you have something missing out there and friendly dealer will provide you with blown-up drawing showing whole assemble.
I have mechanical education and have been auto-hobbyist my whole life, but when I pick up new truck, I open the hood, spend about 2 minutes trying to figure out what is what and close it with no intention to go farther with my investigation till the warranty will expire.