Bad purge valve - how bad would it be to keep driving?

[DriverEd]

Hey guys,

I just got my first CEL last week (during that cold spell) and the dealer said it was due to a bad purge valve. They quoted $230 to change it.

Here's the thing: I'm returning the car next month (lease is up) and really don't want to spend the money to repair it. PLUS, I got the WearCare protection coverage, so I can just return it and let WearCare cover the repair.

So, how bad is it for my car to keep driving with a bad purge valve? The CEL went off by itself and has stayed off. The only thing different about the drive is a slightly rough idle.

Thanks
Ed

[b]

If you can get away with it... great. If it starts stalling and giving you problems... You'll have to get it fixed. What is cheaper returning it a month early or paying the repair? If I recall I tried to extend the length before I had mine fixed. I think it started acting up again on my next gas fill. So fill it up and see if it starts acting up on ya.

[Azi]

if it stayed off, keep driving it and hope it doesnt come back on before you turn the car in.

[DriverEd]

Cool thanks.

BTW, in case I need to repair it, is this a DIY job? Where can I buy this part from?

Ed

[blam]

buy the part from the dealership.

[FLIPDADY]

buy the part from the dealership.

+1

Should be able to do this yourself.

[garboui]

iirc, i looked into in more detail after being robbed at the dealership that its all of a fow hoses and an electrical connector to the rhs of the engine to the rear of the throttle body.

[Fuman]

I'm claiming this under warranty, but the part hasn't come in yet.
I have to drive to waterloo and back tomorrow. Should I switch cars with my guardian?