What's this and what does it have to do with my engine not starting. I've had this car since 2002 and never have done anything with this particular part can this be a reason I'm having trouble?
It's your charcoal canister. The vacuum lines pull any fuel vapor into it and filter it so that it's not venting to the atmosphere. It's an emissions part. It's not your problem. More details on the no-start? Patrick
