Fuel Cap Warning Message System Troubleshooting
Special Tools Required
- Vacuum/Pressure Gauge, 0-4 inHg 07JAZ-001000B
- Vacuum Pump/Gauge, 0-30 inHg Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available
Do this procedure if the fuel cap warning message comes on frequently, or if the message does not go off after the fuel fill cap is tightened and the vehicle is driven several days.
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Scheme 817
- Check the fuel fill cap (the cap must say TIGHTEN TO CLICK). It should turn 1/4 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 13 .
- 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. Is the fuel fill cap seal missing or damaged, is the fuel HI pipe damaged, or is the tether cord caught under the cap? YES -Replace the fuel fill cap or the fuel fill pipe, then go to step 13 . NO -Go to step 3.
- Reinstall and tighten the fuel fill cap.
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Test-drive at 45 mph (72 km/h) for 1 minute or more. Does the fuel fill cap warning message come on? YES -Go to step 7. NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the vacuum hose (purge line) (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment, then connect a T-fitting (C), a vacuum gauge, and a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 inHg, to the EVAP canister purge valve as shown.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 inHg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.
- Select EVAP PCS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. Does the vacuum release immediately? YES -Check for a blockage at the EVAP canister purge line between the EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP canister, then go to step 12. NO -Replace the EVAP canister purge valve (see «EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE REPLACEMENT»(ref-513187-S36528793842012110700000) ), then go to step 12.
- Reconnect all hoses.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Test-drive at 45 mph (72 km/h) for 1 minute or more. Does the fuel cap warning message come on? YES -Go to step 1 , and recheck. NO -Troubleshooting is complete.
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- Raise the vehicle on a lift.
- Disconnect the hoses from the EVAP canister filter (see «EVAP CANISTER FILTER REPLACEMENT»(ref-513187-S22779325042012110700000) ).
- Remove the bolts (A), then remove the canister guard (B).
- Disconnect the hoses (A).
- Disconnect the FTP sensor 3P connector (B) and the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (C), then remove the harness clip (D).
- Remove the bolts, then remove the EVAP canister assembly (E).
- Disconnect the drain tube (A), then remove the EVAP canister (B) from the EVAP canister bracket.
- Remove the FTP sensor (see «FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-513187-S11868441992012110700000) ).
- Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve (see «EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE REPLACEMENT»(ref-513187-S10099122912012110700000) ).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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- Raise the vehicle on a lift.
- Disconnect the hoses from the EVAP canister filter. (see «EVAP CANISTER FILTER REPLACEMENT»(ref-513187-S22779325042012110700000) )
- Remove the bolts (A), then remove the canister guard (B).
- Disconnect the hose (A) and the FTP sensor 3P connector (B).
- Remove the retainer (C), then remove the FTP sensor (D).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (E) and a new retainer.
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- Raise the vehicle on a lift.
- Disconnect the hoses from the EVAP canister filter. (see «EVAP CANISTER FILTER REPLACEMENT»(ref-513187-S22779325042012110700000) )
- Remove the bolts (A), then remove the canister guard (B).
- Disconnect the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (A), then remove the harness clip (B).
- Remove the cap (C).
- Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve (D).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with new O-rings (E) and a new cap.
Note. Do not coat the O-rings with engine oil.
Scheme 825
- Raise the vehicle on a lift.
- Disconnect the hoses (A).
- Remove the bolts (B), then remove the EVAP canister filter (C).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 826
- Disconnect the MAP sensor 3P connector (A) (see «KNOCK SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-513153-S32539900252012110700000) ), the MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector (B) (see «MAF SENSOR/IAT SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-513153-S30292750782012110700000) ), and the EVAP canister purge valve connector (C), then remove the harness holder (D).
- Disconnect the hose (E), then remove the EVAP canister purge guard (F), and the canister purge valve (G).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (H).