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Fuel Cap Warning Message Is On Without DTCS (09-056)

Publication date: 2009-12-11
Reference number: 09-056

FUEL CAP WARNING MESSAGE IS ON WITHOUT DTCS

FUEL CAP WARNING MESSAGE IS ON WITHOUT DTCS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 09-056, Date of Issue:  December 11, 2009
ACURA: 2007-08 TL
CATEGORY: Fuel/Emissions
Applies To: 2007-08 TL - ALL

SYMPTOM

A TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message appears on the MID (multi-information display) without setting any Pending or Confirmed DTCs.

PROBABLE CAUSE

An intermittent fault in the EVAP canister purge valve causes the PCM on-board diagnostics for the evaporative emissions to fail.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the EVAP canister purge valve.

PARTS INFORMATION

EVAP Canister Purge Valve:

P/N 36162-RDV-J01

REQUIRED MATERIALS

NA

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:  The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:  Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

With the fuel cap warning message on, check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are there any DTCs? 

Yes -  This service bulletin does not apply. Troubleshoot the DTC(s) as needed.

No -  Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Replace the EVAP canister purge valve:

NOTE: The EVAP canister purge valve is located near the throttle body.