Use EVAP System Function Test To Check For Leaks (HSN 0303-03)

Publication date: 2003-03-03
Reference number: HSN 0303-03

USE EVAP SYSTEM FUNCTION TEST TO CHECK FOR LEAKS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): HSN 0303-03, Date of Issue: March, 2003

HONDA:	1998 - 2003 Accord, 1996 - 2003 Civic, 1998 - 2003 CR-V, 1999 - 2003 Odyssey
CATEGORY:	Honda Service News
APPLIES TO:	1998 - 2003 Accord, 1996 - 2003 Civic, 1998 - 2003 CR-V, 1999 - 2003 Odyssey

NOTE: This article applies to '98 - 03 Accords, '96 - 03 Civics, '98 - 03 CR-Vs, and '99 - 03 Odysseys.

SERVICE INFORMATION

PGM Tester software SN320 and later versions let you do a function test of the EVAP system to check for leaks. You'll find this test listed on the INSPECTION screen (see S/B 02-007 - EVAP SYSTEM FUNCTION TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS With the PGM Tester ). If you're working on a '01 - 02 Civic or a '02 CR-V, take a look at S/B 02-026 - 2001-02 CIVIC AND 2002 CR-V: MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P1457 , as well.

Before doing any repair work, you should run the EVAP System Function Test to find out what caused a DTC P1456 [EVAP control system leakage (fuel tank system)] or DTC P1457 [EVAP control system leakage, (EVAP canister system)] to set. And after you've finished repairs, run the test again to make sure the repair was done right before returning the vehicle to your customer.