Why does my Honda Civic have a p0497 problem?
So for about a year I’ve had this P0497 problem come and go on my 2004 Honda Civic LX Sedan. At first I put some Gumout in my gas tank and it went away. Then later it came back and people told me it was probably the gas cap. I bought a new Honda gas cap and it went away again but came back a few months later.
What does the OBD II fault code p0497 mean?
OBD II fault code P0497 is a generic code that is defined as “Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -low purge flow”, or sometimes as “Evaporative Emission System No Flow during Purge”, depending on the manufacturer, and/or the source consulted. Nonetheless, both definitions have the same basic meaning,…
Where is the p0497 purge control solenoid located?
The P0497 code is related to the EVAP purge valve. The purge control solenoid/valve is usually located in the engine bay. A constant intake vacuum supply hose (from the engine intake manifold) is attached to one opening of the purge control valve with a second line attached to the only other opening.
What are the symptoms of a p0497 vacuum leak?
Symptoms of a P0497 code may include: The sound of a vacuum leak from the underhood area In most cases, no symptoms will be exhibited Potential causes for this code to set are: Shorted or open circuit (wiring or connector) for the EVAP purge control solenoid/valve Cracked, crimped, or collapsed vacuum lines/hoses
So for about a year I’ve had this P0497 problem come and go on my 2004 Honda Civic LX Sedan. At first I put some Gumout in my gas tank and it went away. Then later it came back and people told me it was probably the gas cap. I bought a new Honda gas cap and it went away again but came back a few months later.
The P0497 code is related to the EVAP purge valve. The purge control solenoid/valve is usually located in the engine bay. A constant intake vacuum supply hose (from the engine intake manifold) is attached to one opening of the purge control valve with a second line attached to the only other opening.
Symptoms of a P0497 code may include: The sound of a vacuum leak from the underhood area In most cases, no symptoms will be exhibited Potential causes for this code to set are: Shorted or open circuit (wiring or connector) for the EVAP purge control solenoid/valve Cracked, crimped, or collapsed vacuum lines/hoses
When was the last time I had a p0497 problem?
This topic contains 2 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated by EricTheCarGuy 9 years, 7 months ago. So for about a year I’ve had this P0497 problem come and go on my 2004 Honda Civic LX Sedan.