Why is my Honda Accord EVAP not ready?

Visual inspection and emission test passed, but the functional check failed, because the OBD II system check showed the EVAP monitor was not READY, also because the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) was burned. (I replaced the lamp the next day). I also replaced the gas cap with a certified Honda gas cap. My OBDII shows no fault codes.

How long does Honda Accord EVAP monitor take?

C. Hold at a steady state speed of 55 mph for 3 minutes. The computer will now be testing the EGR system, air injection pump, O2 sensors and canister purge.

Is the fuel cap functional on a Honda Accord?

EGR functional, fuel cap functional, fuel evap control functional, thermostatic air cleaner, air injection, ignition timing, fillpipe restrictor were all “N/A”.

How to make a Honda Accord monitor ready?

Honda Accord Drive Cycle (required to make monitors ready) A. Begin by idling the engine while 2 1/2 minutes. Next idle for another 2 1/2 minutes with the A/C compressor and rear defroster on and while the transmission is in Drive (D); only of automatic transmission.

What happens when your car fails a smog test?

When your car gets a smog test, one portion of the test involves connecting the smog test machine to the car’s computer and checking if there are any DTC’s, and also checking to see if the monitors are ready. If they are not, the vehicle fails the test, because there may be problems in the system that can’t be reported by the computer.

Can a car pass with only one smog monitor?

Note that a car can pass with some incomplete monitors…a maximum of one on 1999 and earlier cars, and only one ( The Evaporative System monitor) on model year 2000 and later gasoline powered automobiles. All monitors must be complete on 1998-2006 diesel powered vehicles.

EGR functional, fuel cap functional, fuel evap control functional, thermostatic air cleaner, air injection, ignition timing, fillpipe restrictor were all “N/A”.

How to know if Honda Accord is not ready for emissions test?

It takes at least three days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again. To check if they are set, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), without starting the engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for 20 seconds. If it then goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5 times, the readiness codes are not set.

How does the Honda evaporative emission control system work?

P1457 HONDA Description. The evaporative emission (EVAP) control system stores fuel vapor from the fuel tank in the EVAP canister temporarily to prevent it from escaping to the atmosphere and to enable it to be drawn into the engine by intake manifold vacuum and burned. In addition, the onboard refueling vapor recovery system (ORVR)…

Are there any problems with the Honda Accord?

No check engine lights or other dashboard indicators of problems. He also says that putting the car through a drive cycle should help to set the indicators to “ready”. 2 different Honda Service Department people say that there isn’t any specific drive cycle for these vehicles and haven’t been much help. Any ideas?

What does trouble code p0455 on Honda Accord mean?

This trouble code references a number that is given to you when you plug your Accord into a OBD2 scanner, and has to do with the emissions system. P0455 Indicates that there is a large leak in the evaporative emission control system (EVAP).

What to do if your EVAP monitor is not ready?

Evap Monitor Not READY ? PASS A SMOG TEST NOW, PASS EMISSIONS Evaporative Emission Control – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.

C. Hold at a steady state speed of 55 mph for 3 minutes. The computer will now be testing the EGR system, air injection pump, O2 sensors and canister purge.

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