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2012 Cruze Cranks but hard to start after fueling.

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#1 ·
I have a 2012 chevy cruze with a 1.4 liter engine and every time I put gas into it, when I start the car, the engine cranks but will not start immediately. Sometimes after starting the car, it dies out and I have to start the car again. Sometime after driving it for a out 15 minutes, when I come to a stop, my car would misfire and try to lurge forward. Only after I give it some gas will the engine operate normally. Need some help please.
 
#4 · (Edited)
100% purge valve stuck open. When you are fueling, it's allowing gas vapor to flood your engine, making it impossible to fire. Also pulling vapors in while stopped, causing the lunging. Just did the same thing to me, also threw a code P0171 due to it allowing unmetered air to flow into the engine. Do this SIMPLE check to confirm. You dont even really need the pressure gauge. Just put your finger on it for a couple seconds, you will feel the suction. No tools needed to remove/install, a $40 part that literally takes 2 minutes to swap. The check starts at 2:20 of video