Service Bulletin 99-075

Applies To: 1998- 00 Accord – ALL October 5, 1999

Troubleshooting DTC P1456 and P1457

(Supersedes 99-075, dated August 24, 1999)

This bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures 4. Remove the fuel fill cap, and monitor the fuel tank
for DTC P1456 and DTC P1457. You should refer to pressure sensor value.
this bulletin only after completing the procedure in
Does the voltage hold steady, without fluctuating,
bulletin, S/B 99-074, Diagnosing DTC P1456 and
between 2.45 and 2.55 volts?
DTC P1457.
YES – Go to step 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
NO – Go to step 5.
NOTE:
S Make sure you have software version SN911 or 5. Disconnect the hose between the fuel tank
later for your PGM Tester before performing this pressure sensor and the bypass two-way valve.
procedure.
S The symbol “ ” indicates the end of Disconnect
this hose.
troubleshooting.

1. Exit the Generic OBD II function of the PGM TWO-WAY

Tester, and choose HONDA SYSTEMS from the VALVE
PROGRAM MENU screen.
2. Enter the car’s information into the PGM Tester,
then follow the prompts:
S From the SYSTEM SELECT screen, choose 1:
PGM-FI.
S From the TEST MODE MENU screen, choose
2: DATA LIST.
S From the DATA LIST MENU screen, choose 1: Does the voltage hold steady, without fluctuating,
ALL DATA LIST. between 2.45 and 2.55 volts?
S Using the down arrow, scroll down to the FTP YES – Check for fuel or an obstruction in the
SENSOR line. hoses. If you find fuel in the hoses, replace the
ORVR valve and any other components
NOTE: If your PGM Tester is not configured to
contaminated with fuel. Repeat step 4.
read the FTP SENSOR in voltage, do the
following: NO – Replace the fuel tank pressure sensor.
S Exit the ALL DATA LIST screen.
6. Activate the EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
S Exit the DATA LIST MENU screen. Valve Solenoid (CVS), the EVAP Bypass Solenoid
S From the TEST MODE MENU screen, choose Valve (BPS), and the EVAP Purge Control
7: SETUP. Solenoid Valve (PCS) with the PGM Tester:
S From the SETUP MENU screen, choose 3: S From the Program Menu screen, choose
UNIT CONVERSION to change the pressure HONDA SYSTEMS.
reading to display in volts. S From the SYSTEM SELECT screen, choose 1:
S Return to the ALL DATA LIST screen. PGM-FI.
S From the TEST MODE MENU screen, choose
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (leave the engine 6: INSPECTION.
OFF). Check the fuel gauge to see how much fuel
is in the tank. If the fuel tank is full, drain 2 to 3 S From the INSPECTION MENU screen, choose
gallons from the tank so that the fuel tank 2: EVAP TEST.
pressure sensor can accurately read the pressure S From the EVAP TEST MENU screen, choose 1:
in the tank. SINGLE SOLENOIDS.

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Skill Level CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not
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assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact
an authorized Honda automobile dealer.
7. At the SINGLE SOLENOIDS MENU screen, Do all three solenoids work properly?
activate each solenoid. Listen for a click and feel for
a light tap from each solenoid as you activate each YES – Go to step 8.
one. NO – Replace the faulty solenoid and/or repair
the faulty circuit. Retest the solenoids following
EVAP BYPASS the procedure in this step.
SOLENOID VALVE
8. Prepare the car:
S For DTC P1456, make sure the fuel tank is
at least half full (but not completely full), and
install the fuel fill cap, making sure the cap is
tight. Go to step 9.
S For DTC P1457, pinch the hose between the
2-way valve and the fuel tank. Leave the fuel
fill cap off. Go to step 11.

Pinch this line.

CANISTER VENT
SHUT VALVE SOLENOID

L4 models

EVAP PURGE CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE

EVAP PURGE
CONTROL
SOLENOID VALVE
V6 models

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9. While still at the SINGLE SOLENOIDS MENU Does the voltage drop and stay at a voltage below
screen, turn on the evap bypass solenoid valve, 2.15 V for at least 20 seconds?
then disconnect the hose between the two-way
valve and the canister at the canister. Connect a YES – Replace the ORVR valve, and retest the
vacuum pump to the hose, and apply vacuum system following the procedure in step 9.
until the fuel tank pressure sensor value drops to NO – Inspect for and repair a leak at the fuel tank,
2.1 V. the filler hoses, the fuel fill cap, or the O-ring
between the evap bypass solenoid valve and the
two-way valve.
TWO-WAY
VALVE
11. Activate the EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
Valve solenoid (CVS), the EVAP Bypass Solenoid
Valve (BPS), and the EVAP Purge Control
Solenoid Valve (PCS) using the MULTIPLE
SOLENOIDS function on the PGM Tester:
S From the Program Menu screen, choose
HONDA SYSTEMS.
CANISTER S From the SYSTEM SELECT screen, choose 1:
PGM-FI.
S From the TEST MODE MENU screen, choose
6: INSPECTION.
S From the INSPECTION MENU screen, choose
2: EVAP TEST.
Does the voltage drop and stay at a voltage below S From the EVAP TEST MENU screen, choose 2:
2.15 V for at least 20 seconds?
MULTIPLE SOLENOIDS.
YES – The system is OK. Return the car to the S From the MULTIPLE SOLENOIDS screen,
customer, and explain that a loose gas cap causes choose 1: PCS ON, CVS ON, and BPS ON.
the Check Engine light to come on.
NO – Go to step 10. 12. Disconnect the hose between the intake manifold
and the purge control solenoid. Attach a vacuum
10. With the vacuum pump still connected, disconnect hose and a vacuum pump to the solenoid, and
the hose between the ORVR valve and the apply vacuum until the fuel tank pressure sensor
canister at the canister, then plug the hose. This value drops to 1.5 V.
hose uses a quick-disconnect fitting. Apply
vacuum until the fuel tank pressure sensor value
drops to 2.1 V.

PURGE CONTROL
SOLENOID

Plug this
hose.
Does the voltage drop and stay at a voltage below
1.55 V for at least 20 seconds?
CANISTER
YES – The system is OK. Return the car to the
customer.
NO – Go to step 13.

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13. With the vacuum pump still attached to the purge 15. Remove the vacuum pump from the purge control
control solenoid, pinch the hose between the solenoid, and reconnect the hose.
canister vent shut valve and the canister filter.
Apply vacuum until the fuel tank pressure sensor 16. Disconnect the hose between the two-way valve
value drops to 1.5 V. and the canister at the canister. Attach a vacuum
pump to the hose, and slowly apply vacuum to the
hose until the fuel tank pressure sensor value
FILTER drops to 1.5 V.

TWO-WAY
VALVE

VENT-SHUT CANISTER
VALVE

Does the voltage drop and stay at a voltage below

1.55 V for at least 20 seconds?
YES – Replace the canister vent shut valve, and Does the voltage drop and stay at a voltage below
repeat step 12. 1.55 V for at least 20 seconds?

NO – Go to step 14. YES – Replace the canister, and repeat

step 12.
14. With the vacuum pump still connected to the NO – Replace the bypass solenoid/two-way valve
purge control solenoid, disconnect the hose assembly, and repeat step 12.
between the ORVR valve and the canister at the
canister, then plug the canister.

Plug this port.

Does the voltage drop and stay at a voltage below

1.55 V for at least 20 seconds?
YES – Replace the ORVR valve, and repeat
step 12.
NO – Go to step 15.

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