What to do about a fuel tank leak in a Honda Pilot?
Troubleshooting DTC P1456 (EVAP system leakage [fuel tank system]) in a 2003-2004 Pilot? Pinch off all the hoses between the fuel filler neck and the fuel tank, and retest. If the leak stops, replace the fuel fill cap first. If you’ve still got the leak after replacing the fuel fill cap, then replace the fuel filler pipe.
How does the EVAP system work on a Honda Pilot?
The EVAP system captures all fuel vapor from the fuel tank and sends them to the engines intake in order to be ignited in the normal combustion process. When there is a large leak in the Honda Pilot’s EVAP system, it will throw the P0455 OBDII Code.
What causes a Honda fuel filler cap to be missing?
P1456 HONDA Possible Causes Missing Fuel cap Incorrect fuel filler cap used Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap EVAP purge control solenoid EVAP canister
Is there a fuel leak in Honda Pilot p0455?
While P0455 is not going to cause the Pilot’s engine to stop running, it should not be treated lightly. You could have a fuel leak. Pay extra attention to your tank level and make sure you are not leaking fuel. We recommend taking it in and/or dealing with it right away.
The EVAP system captures all fuel vapor from the fuel tank and sends them to the engines intake in order to be ignited in the normal combustion process. When there is a large leak in the Honda Pilot’s EVAP system, it will throw the P0455 OBDII Code.
While P0455 is not going to cause the Pilot’s engine to stop running, it should not be treated lightly. You could have a fuel leak. Pay extra attention to your tank level and make sure you are not leaking fuel. We recommend taking it in and/or dealing with it right away.
What does the OBDII code mean on a Honda Pilot?
The code technically stands for: The EVAP system captures all fuel vapor from the fuel tank and sends them to the engines intake in order to be ignited in the normal combustion process. When there is a large leak in the Honda Pilot’s EVAP system, it will throw the P0455 OBDII Code.
Why does my Honda Pilot smell like fuel?
You should particularly notice the smell of fuel around the fuel tank area or fuel filler tube. The EVAP system deals directly with fuel vapors. If these vapors are leaking from the system, you’ll often smell them faintly while operating the vehicle. There are many things that can cause the P0455 trouble code to trigger in your Honda Pilot.