Hello all, I bought an exige and the charcoal canister is burnt. What could be the cause of it and what are the wires that needs to be replaced? Are those burnt wires part of the engine harness?
Honestly not sure on a root cause other than dodgy wiring etc. It is a charcoal canister after all so petrol fumes are involved.
I’d potentially consider removing it completely, without knowing the root cause I’d be nervous of reintroducing a fire risk by putting it back!
Looks like a flash fire judging by the clam and surrounding marks. Bin or replace. Check all hoses and filler connections. deroure or the workshop manual can help re the wire.
Deffo been a flash fire there.
I would bin the canister filter, get all the wiring checked and find the cause of the fire.
Do you have any more details on the car, it’s definitely charge cooled.