Honda Element. Manual - part 23

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If the variation corresponding to pressure is more than a specified value before a specified duration has 
passed, it is defined as "no 0.09 inch leak", judgement of detection of a 0.09 inch leak is completed, and 
goes to 0.02 inch leak monitor.  

Step 2: 

After the engine has stopped, the ECM/PCM monitors the variation of the FTP sensor output to detect "no 0.02 
inch leak" depending on the variation corresponding to the increasing pressure inside the fuel tank. 

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If "no 0.02 inch leak" is detected, it is identified as normal; the diagnosis is complete.  

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If the pressure inside the fuel tank does not increase for a specified value or more within a specified 
duration, goes to step 3.  

Step 3: 

The ECM/PCM continues to monitor the FTP sensor output to detect "no 0.02 inch leak" depending on the 
variation corresponding to the decreasing pressure inside the fuel tank. until the detection completes. 

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If a "0.02 inch leak" is detected, it is identified as a malfunction; the diagnosis is complete.  

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If "no leakage" is detected, it is identified as normal; the diagnosis is complete.  

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If the pressure is not atmospheric pressure or less when the detection is completed, reserve identification 
and the diagnosis is complete.  

Step 4: 

After the engine has stopped, the ECM/PCM monitors the variation of the FTP sensor output to detect 
atmospheric air failure, after keeping the canister vent opened for a specified duration to stabilize the pressure 
inside the fuel tank. 

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If the pressure inside the fuel tank after a specified duration has passed deviated exceeding a specified 
value from the sensor zero point, and if oil is not identified to fuel during EONV is performed, 
atmospheric air open failure is detected.  

Step 5: 

After the engine has stopped, the ECM/PCM monitors the variation of the FTP sensor output to detect FTP 
sensor flickering failure, after keeping the canister vent opened for a specified duration to stabilize the pressure 
inside the fuel tank. 

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If the deviation of pressure inside the fuel tank and an average value after a specified duration has passed 
exceeded a specified value for more than a specified duration, failure of FTP sensor flickering is detected. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Execution

Once per driving cycle

 

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Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

The variation of pressure inside the fuel tank is 0.03 kPa (0.009 in.Hg, 0.24 mmHg) or more. 

Confirmation Procedure with the HDS 

Do the EVAP FUNCTION TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. 

Driving Pattern 

1. After the vehicle has been left for an appropriate amount of time as specified, with the engine coolant 

temperature and intake air temperature within the specified range, start the engine.  

2. Warm up the engine at idle until the radiator fan comes on. 

Sequence

None

Duration

31 minutes, 37 seconds or less

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON

OBD Status

N/A

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Elapsed time before 
starting the engine

6 hours

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Initial condition A

(1)

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18 °F (10 °C)

Initial condition B

(2)

-

18 °F (10 °C)

Initial engine coolant 
temperature

40 °F (5 °C)

95 °F (35 °C)

Initial intake air 
temperature

40 °F (5 °C)

95 °F (35 °C)

Barometric pressure

76 kPa (23.0 in.Hg, 569 mmHg)

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Battery voltage

10.5 V

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No active DTCs

P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0443, P0451, P0452, 
P0453, P0496, P0497, P0498, P0499, P0685, P1116, P1454, P145C, P2227, 
P2228, P2229, P2422, P2610

Others

Other than when there is excessive vapor generation (fuel level is not full)
Avoid abrupt acceleration, deceleration, and turns
Test-drive on a flat road to avoid misdetection
No refueling is required

(1)

The initial intake air temperature minus the current intake air temperature

(2)

The initial engine coolant temperature minus the initial intake air temperature

 

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3. Drive the vehicle immediately at a speed between 45 - 75 mph (72 - 120 km/h) for at least 20 minutes.  

4. After stopping the engine, turn the ignition switch off, and leave the vehicle for 32 minutes or more 

(EONV executes). 

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Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle with the ECT and IAT at engine start-up within the 
specified temperature range, a Temporary DTC is stored in the ECM/PCM memory. If the malfunction recurs 
during the next (second) drive cycle with the ECT and IAT at engine start-up within the specified temperature 
range, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, the Temporary DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear 
command or by disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0456 (90): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0456: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM VERY SMALL LEAK DETECTED 

Fig. 65: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System - Diagram

 

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Fig. 66: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Diagnosis Execution 

General Description 

The evaporative emission (EVAP) leak detection system uses an engine off natural vacuum (EONV) method. 
The EONV method detects leakage from the change in fuel tank pressure via the fuel tank pressure (FTP) 
sensor with the engine off. 

Here is an overview of the malfunction detection for the EONV method: 

Step 1: Judgement of detection of 0.09 inch leak as normal operation 

Step 2: Judgement of detection of 0.02 inch leak as normal operation 

Step 3: Detection of 0.02 inch leak 

Step 4: Detection of atmospheric air open failure 

Step 5: Flickering of the FTP sensor 

< Step 1, 2 and 3 proceed simultaneously. Step 4 and 5 proceed simultaneously. > 

Step 1: 

After the engine has stopped, the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the 
variation of the FTP sensor output to detect "no 0.09 inch leak" depending on the variation corresponding to the 
pressure inside the fuel tank. 

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If the variation corresponding to the pressure is less than a specified value and continues for a specified 
duration, it is identified as a malfunction of "0.09 inch leak" and the diagnosis completes. 

 

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