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DTC P0457:00

DTC P0457:00  EVAP system leak detected (fuel cap loose/off) 
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • P0457:00 indicates that the initial vacuum could not be achieved after a refueling event and the purge vapor flow is excessive (gross leak).

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is an intermittent monitor (EVAP system).
  • A check cap light will be illuminated after a malfunction has been detected on one driving cycle. The check cap light will be extinguished after the monitor has run without a malfunction (same or subsequent drive cycle).
  • The MIL will be illuminated after a malfunction has been detected on three consecutive driving cycles. The MIL will be extinguished after three consecutive driving cycles where the monitor was run without a malfunction.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Missing or loose fuel filler cap
  • PCM malfunction
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)/SNAPSHOT DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (EVAP system related) been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE AND STORED DTC 
  • Switch the ignition to off, then to ON (engine off).
  • Perform the DTC Reading Procedure and Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST ).

  • Are any other DTCs present?
    NOTE:
    • If the DTC P0455:00 is present, diagnose the DTC P0455:00 first.
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE ).
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT FOR MISSING OR LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP 
  • Visually inspect if the fuel filler cap is missing or loose.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the fuel filler cap, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
5 PERFORM EVAP SYSTEM LEAK INSPECTION 
Yes Leakage still exists.
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED 
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.

    (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE ).

  • Perform the Drive Mode 06 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode).

    (See OBD-II DRIVE MODE ).

  • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Repeat the inspection from Step 1.

Go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
7 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE ).
No DTC troubleshooting completed.