Honda Element. Manual - part 494

19. Check and record the FTP SENSOR reading in the DATA LIST with the HDS.  

20. Slowly apply about 1.3 kPa (0.4 in.Hg, 10 mmHg)of vacuum to the hose.  

21. Check the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Does the value change?  

YES -Check for debris or blockage at the EVAP canister port, then go to step 23. 

NO -Go to step 22. 

22. Replace the FTP sensor (see FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).  

23. Reconnect all hoses.  

24. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

25. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

26. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

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

Is the result OK?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. 

NO -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 
1. 

DTC P0498: EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS, and wait 5 seconds.  

3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0498 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Go to step 4. 

4. Select EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

5. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

Is DTC P0498 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM. 

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

7. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector.  

8. At the valve side, measure resistance between EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector terminals No. 

1 and No. 2. 

Fig. 29: Measuring Resistance Between EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 2P Connector Terminals 
No. 1 And 2 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 25-30 ohms, at room temperature?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 12. 

9. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

10. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).  

11. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E19 and body ground. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

Fig. 30: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E19 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM (E19), then 
go to step 13. 

NO -Go to step 21. 

12. Replace the EVAP canister vent shut valve (see EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE 

REPLACEMENT ).  

13. Reconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).  

14. Reconnect the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector.  

15. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

16. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

17. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

18. Select EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

19. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0498 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the 
ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 20. 

20. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0498 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 19, go 
to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EVAP canister 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to 
step 18. 

21. Reconnect all connectors.  

22. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or 

substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).  

23. Select EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

24. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0498 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the 
ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING 
THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step 23. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 25. 

25. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0498 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, 
replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or 
DTCs were indicated in step 24, go to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EVAP canister 
vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM 
(see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step 23. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to 
step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 23. 

DTC P0499: EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS, and wait 5 seconds.  

3. Select EVAP CVS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0499 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element