DTC P0497: EVAP System Low Purge Flow Detected

Special Tools Required 

-Vacuum Pump/Gauge, 0-30 inHg Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available

-Vacuum/Pressure Gauge, 0-4 inHg 07JAZ-001000B

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions SystemsHow to Troubleshoot the CVT System(CVT System) .

• 1. Problem verification:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

  3. Select the EVAP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU, then select the FUNCTION TEST with the HDS.

  Is the result OK?

  YES 

  Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister purge valve, the EVAP canister vent shut valve, and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  NO 

  The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

• 2. EVAP canister purge line visual check:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

  2. Check for a poor connection, a blockage, or damage at the EVAP canister purge line between the throttle body and the EVAP canister.

  Is the line OK?

  YES 

  Go to step 3.

  NO 

  Reconnect or repair the EVAP canister purge line.

• 3. Determine possible failure area (EVAP canister purge valve, others):

  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (purge line) (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment, then connect a T-fitting (C), a vacuum gauge, and a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 inHg, to the vacuum hose as shown.

  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

  2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

  3. Select the EVAP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU, then select the EVAP PCS ON in the SINGLE SOLENOID with the HDS.

  4. Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 inHg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.

  Does it hold vacuum?

  YES 

  Replace the EVAP canister purge valve .

  NO 

  Go to step 4.

• 4. Determine possible failure area (EVAP canister purge line, others):

  1. Select the EVAP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU, then select the EVAP PCS OFF in the SINGLE SOLENOID with the HDS.

  2. Reconnect the vacuum hose to the EVAP canister purge valve.

  3. Remove the left middle floor undercover - Refer to: Middle Floor Undercover Removal and InstallationRear Floor Undercover Removal and InstallationFront Floor Undercover Removal and Installation .

  4. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge line (A) from the canister (B). Connect the T-fitting (C), the vacuum gauge, and the vacuum pump/gauge to the EVAP canister purge line as shown.

  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

  5. Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 inHg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.

  6. Select the EVAP PCS ON in the SINGLE SOLENOID with the HDS.

  Does it hold vacuum?

  YES 

  Check for a blockage in the purge line between the EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP canister.

  NO 

  Go to step 5.

• 5. FTP sensor performance check:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

  2. Remove the FTP sensor with its connector connected .

  3. Connect the T-fitting (A) to the vacuum pump/gauge, and the vacuum gauge to the FTP sensor (B) as shown.

  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

  4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

  5. Check and record the FTP sensor reading in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

  Signal	Current conditions
  	Values	Unit
  FTP SENSOR

  6. Slowly apply about 1.3 kPa (0.4 inHg, 10 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.

  NOTE:  Be careful not to exceed the vacuum. If you do, the FTP sensor can be damaged.

  7. Check the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

  Signal	Current conditions
  	Values	Unit
  FTP SENSOR

  Does the value change?

  YES 

  Go to step 6.

  NO 

  Replace the FTP sensor .

• 6. EVAP canister purge line check:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

  2. Reconnect the EVAP canister purge line to the canister, and reinstall the FTP sensor .

  3. Disconnect the vacuum hose (purge line) (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment, then connect the T-fitting (C), the vacuum gauge, and the vacuum pump/gauge to the vacuum hose as shown.

  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

  4. Slowly apply about 2 kPa (0.6 inHg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.

  Does the hose hold vacuum?

  YES 

  Check for a blockage at the EVAP canister purge line port.

  NO 

  Replace the EVAP canister vent shut valve .