Evap System: Diagnosis Honda Element I

DTC Troubleshooting

DTC INDEX

Note. The fuel system is designed to allow specified maximum vacuum and pressure conditions. Do not deviate from the vacuum and pressure tests as indicated in these procedures. Excessive pressure/vacuum would damage the EVAP components or cause eventual fuel tank failure.

Special Tools Required

1. Vacuum/pressure gauge, 0-4 in.Hg 07JAZ-001000B
2. Vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available

Note. Fresh fuel has a higher volatility that will create greater pressure/vacuum. The optimum condition for testing is less than a full tank of fresh fuel. If possible, to assist in leak detection, add 1 gallon (3.8 liter) of fresh fuel to the tank (as long as it will not fill the tank) just before starting these procedure. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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1. Check the fuel fill cap (the cap must say "Tighten to click"). It should turn 1/4 turn after it's tight, then it clicks. Is the correct fuel fill cap installed and properly tightened? YES- Go to step 2. NO- Replace or tighten the cap, then go to step 22 .
2. Check the fuel fill cap seal (A) and the fuel fill pipe mating surface (B). Verify that the fuel fill cap tether cord (C) is not caught under the cap (2006 model). Is the fuel fill cap seal missing or damaged, or is the fuel fill pipe damaged, or is the tether cord caught under the cap (2006 model)? YES- Replace the fuel fill cap or the fuel fill pipe, then go to step 22 . NO- Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
5. Do the EVAP FUNCTION TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. Is the result OK? YES- Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check the EVAP hose connections. Also check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister purge valve, or the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM. NO- Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Check for a poor connection or damage at the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube. Is the tube OK? YES- Go to step 9. NO- Replace the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube, then go to step 22 . If necessary, replace the fuel tank (see «FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT»(ref-220573-S07118914952006022000000) ), then go to step 22 .
9. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (A) from the EVAP canister (B), and plug the EVAP canister port (C).
10. Disconnect the vacuum hose (purge line) from the EVAP canister purge valve (A) in the engine compartment, and connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, to the hose.
11. Select EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
12. Apply vacuum to the hose until the FTP reads 1.90 V (2 kPa (0.6 in.Hg, 14.6 mmHg). NOTE: Be careful not to exceed -10.0 kPa (-2.9 in.Hg, -75 mmHg) of vacuum. If you exceed this amount, the FTP sensor can be damaged.
13. Monitor the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST for 1 minute with the HDS. Does the voltage increase more than 0.2 V (0.1 in.Hg, 0.5 mmHg)? YES- Go to step 14. NO- Go to step 19 .
14. Select EVAP CVS OFF in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
15. Disconnect the purge air hoses (A) from the EVAP canister vent shut valve (B), and plug the EVAP canister vent shut valve ports (C).
16. Apply vacuum to the hose (disconnected in step 10) until the FTP reads 1.90 V (2 kPa (0.6 in.Hg, 14.6 mmHg). NOTE: Be careful not to exceed -10.0 kPa (-2.9 in.Hg, -75 mmHg) of vacuum. If you exceed this amount, the FTP sensor can be damaged.
17. Monitor the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST for 1 minute with the HDS. Does the voltage increase more than 0.2 V (0.1 in.Hg, 0.5 mmHg)? YES- Go to step 21 . NO- Replace the EVAP canister vent shut valve, then go to step 18.
18. Check for a loose or damaged EVAP canister purge line between the EVAP canister and the EVAP canister purge valve. Is the line OK? YES- Replace these parts, then go to step 21 . FTP sensor O-ring (see «FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220577-S39356661002006022000000) ) EVAP canister vent shut valve case and O-ring (see «EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE REPLACEMENT»(ref-220577-S18133818132006022000000) ) EVAP canister (see «EVAP CANISTER REPLACEMENT»(ref-220577-S19754114602006022000000) ) NO- Reconnect or repair the EVAP canister purge hose, then go to step 21 .
19. Select EVAP CVS OFF in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
20. Check for looseness or damage at these parts: Fuel fill pipe Fuel vapor return pipe Are the parts OK? YES- Check the fuel tank unit base gasket (see «FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT»(ref-220573-S04745211712006022000000) ), and check the fuel tank, then go to step 21. NO- Repair or replace the damaged parts, then go to step 21.
21. Reconnect all hoses.
22. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
23. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
24. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-220572-S08440202922006022000000) ).
25. Do the EVAP FUNCTION TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. Is the result OK? YES- Troubleshooting is complete. NO- Check the EVAP hose connections. Also check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister purge valve, or the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 and recheck.