The code is P1457(Evap. Emissions Control leak detected Evap. control
canister leak) This is a 1998 honda accord 2 door, vin #1HGCG3241WA002659.
Odometer reading 150K. Visual check showed nothing.
> The code is P1457(Evap. Emissions Control leak detected Evap. control
> canister leak) This is a 1998 honda accord 2 door, vin
> #1HGCG3241WA002659. Odometer reading 150K. Visual check showed
> nothing.
Your VIN tells me you have the 2.3L 4-cylinder.
There IS a known problem with your vehicle and the P1457 trouble code.
Honda has put out a TSB on this issue, updating the TSB over the years. The
most current TSB number I know of is 03-001.
The problem has to do with the EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve, which corrodes
and becomes non-functional. In some rare cases, the ECU can also be damaged
due to a corrosion-induced short. The cure is replacement of one or both
parts.
If you're very nice, the dealer *may* agree to do the work for free under
"warranty", but don't count on that, as the car's well out of its official
warranty.
You now need to visit your local dealer. Describe your symptoms and quote
the TSB number I gave you. The Service Advisor at the dealer should check
his database for more (or more recent) TSBs having to do with this issue.
The dealer also has *extensive* Honda-specified EVAP testing procedures an
independent garage may not be aware of, just like an independent will not
be aware of TSBs.
Good luck.

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