Honda Element. Manual - part 496

10. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

12. Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve from the EVAP canister (see EVAP CANISTER VENT 

SHUT VALVE REPLACEMENT );  

13. Connect the 2P connector to the EVAP canister vent shut valve.  

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

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

16. Check the EVAP canister vent shut valve (A) operation. 

Fig. 35: Checking EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Does the valve operate?  

YES -Check for a blockage in the EVAP canister, canister filter, vent hoses, and drain joint, then install 
the EVAP canister vent shut valve, and go to step 23. 

NO -Replace the EVAP canister vent shut valve (see EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE 
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 23. 

17. Disconnect the air tube (A) from the FTP sensor (B). 

 

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Fig. 36: Identifying Air Tube And FTP Sensor
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

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

Is it between - 0.67 kPa and 0.67 kPa (- 0.2 and 0.2 in.Hg, - 5 and 5 mmHg), or 2.4 and 2.6 V?  

YES -Check for a blockage in the FTP sensor air tube, then go to step 23. 

NO -Go to step 19. 

19. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

20. Remove the FTP sensor (A) from the EVAP canister with its connector connected (see FTP SENSOR 

REPLACEMENT ). 

Fig. 37: Identifying FTP Sensor And EVAP Canister 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

21. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

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

Is it between - 0.67 kPa and 0.67 kPa (- 0.2 and 0.2 in.Hg, - 5 and 5 mmHg), or 2.4 and 2.6 V?  

YES -Check for debris or clogging at the EVAP canister and the FTP sensor port, then go to step 23. 

NO -Replace the FTP sensor (see FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 23. 

23. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

24. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

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

 

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26. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on, then let it idle.  

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

Is DTC P1454 and/or P2422 indicated?  

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

NO -Go to step 28. 

28. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1454 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 27, go 
to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor or 
the EVAP canister vent shut valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on. 

DTC P145C: EVAP SYSTEM PURGE FLOW MALFUNCTION 

FUEL CAP WARNING MESSAGE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 

Special Tools Required  

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Vacuum/pressure gauge, 0-4 in.Hg, 07JAZ-001000B  

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Vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, 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 

NOTE:

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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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If DTC P145C is indicated alone, do the troubleshooting for DTC P0496 and 
P0497 using freeze data from P145C.  

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If DTC P0497 and P145C are stored at the same time, check for poor 
connection, blockage, or damage at EVAP canister purge line between the 
EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP canister, a stuck closed EVAP 
canister purge valve.  

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If DTC P0496 and/or P0497 are also stored with P145C, troubleshooting 
those DTC first, then recheck for P145C.  

 

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the fuel fill cap is tightened and the vehicle is driven several days.

1. 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. 

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. 

Fig. 38: Identifying Fuel Fill Cap Seal, Fuel Fill Pipe Mating Surface And Fuel Fill Cap Tether 
Cord 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is the fuel fill cap seal missing or damaged, is the fuel fill 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. 

3. Reinstall and tighten the fuel fill cap.  

4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

5. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on, then let it idle for 1 minute.  

6. 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 7. 

 

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