Accord LX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
Engine Control Module: Customer Interest
Emissions/Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P1457 (EVAP)
03-001
January 28, 2003
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
MIL Comes On With DTC P1457: EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Failure
SYMPTOM
The MIL is on, and DTC P1457 [leak detected in EVAP control system (EVAP control canister system)] is set.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The EVAP bypass solenoid valve can fail due to corrosion. The solenoid valve may get water inside. If the water contains road salt, the solenoid
windings could corrode, causing the valve to fail. In a few rare instances, the corrosion could be severe enough to cause an internal short in the solenoid
valve, which could damage the ECM/PCM. If this happens, both the bypass solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM would need to be replaced.
Vehicles driven in the Northeastern part of the U.S. are more likely to have this problem because of the salting of roads during the winter months.
Vehicles driven where salt is not used on the roads are much less likely to have this problem.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1998-02 Accord
1998-00 Civic
1998-01 CR-V
2000-02 Insight
1999-03 Odyssey
2003 Pilot
2000-03 S2000
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Test and, if necessary, replace the EVAP bypass solenoid valve. Replace the ECM/PCM if needed.
PARTS INFORMATION
Refer to the parts catalog for the appropriate part number and Honda code.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part:
EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve: