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Car Forum / Honda Cars / March 2006Check engine light (EVAP system)
A few weeks ago, my check engine light came on, and I figured out which code it was, and it was the code that says there is something wrong with the EVAP system. The dealer said it could be a loose gas cap, or a leak somewhere. The light went off after a week or so, so I thought it was fixed. (See http://groups.google.com/group/rec.autos.makers.honda/browse_thread/thread/c2e73 32dba071b47/d1464ad90076dce4?q=ryan.g.williamson&rnum=1#d1464ad90076dce4). Well this morning the light came back on. I haven't gotten any gas since this problem originally began, so it's not like my gas cap loosened itself. Does this mean I have an expensive problem I need fixed? Thanks in advance for your help. >A few weeks ago, my check engine light came on, and I figured out which > code it was, and it was the code that says there is something wrong [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Thanks in advance for your help. The gas cap can loosen by itself. We had the same problem in our 2000 Odyssey. Turned out to be the gasoline tank filler neck.  SignatureBearman If it's got tits, tires, tubes, or transistors, it's trouble. Interesting... So they just replaced the cap or the filler neck? Remember how expensive it was? (I'm a teacher, so I need to see if I shoud wait until payday to have the dealer look at it). > Interesting... So they just replaced the cap or the filler neck? > Remember how expensive it was? (I'm a teacher, so I need to see if I > shoud wait until payday to have the dealer look at it). We tried replacing the cap but that didn't work. They finally had to drop the gas tank and put on a new filler neck. I'm not sure of the cost but it wasn't cheap. Fortunately, I had bought an extended warranty ($50 deductible) so I only paid $50. Bearman >> Interesting... So they just replaced the cap or the filler neck? >> Remember how expensive it was? (I'm a teacher, so I need to see if I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Bearman If it's an oddy and they told you they dropped the tank, they lied. I've done a lot of those and never dropped the tank Chip >>> Interesting... So they just replaced the cap or the filler neck? >>> Remember how expensive it was? (I'm a teacher, so I need to see if I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > I've done a lot of those and never dropped the tank > Chip Gee. I guess I'll demand my money back. Bearman When I went to fill up my tank today, the gas pump kept automatically shutting off. I coaxed it into at least giving my half of a tank, but it must've shut off a dozen times. Is this connected? > When I went to fill up my tank today, the gas pump kept automatically > shutting off. I coaxed it into at least giving my half of a tank, but > it must've shut off a dozen times. Is this connected? You bet it is. You probably splashed gasoline into the EVAP system. I quit topping off a long time ago. I usually set the pump handle for the slowest pump speed and let it click off. Bearman If it's got tits, tires, tubes, or transistors, it's trouble. So how do I remedy this? I virtually never top off, but I think I did a few days before the light first came on, just because gas was so cheap (I'll do anything to save a few fractions of a penny). Thoughts, comments, suggestions? > Thoughts, comments, suggestions? Talk to the dealer. SignatureBearman America: Land of the free because of the brave. Have you looked at the gas cap to see if the seal is broken or made sure it is tight? Book says three clicks but 6-10 is better. > Interesting... So they just replaced the cap or the filler neck? > Remember how expensive it was? (I'm a teacher, so I need to see if I > shoud wait until payday to have the dealer look at it). |
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