CEL after replacing purge valve!
#1
CEL after replacing purge valve!
Hello Acura family, I just recently replaced my purge valve on my 08 tl type s (about 70k on the odo) myself after getting the "tighten fuel cap" message repeatedly. I thought replacing the purge valve would get rid of the message but after driving it around a couple miles the message popped back up but this time with the check engine light my screen showed a "p145c" code which is a code for low purge valve flow. I double checked the hoses and the valve to see if everything was on correctly and i didn't see a problem so i unhooked the negative charge on my battery to clear the CEL in hopes of it not coming back but it popped back up after driving to school this morning. Any idea what the issue may be or how to get rid of the CEL? I'd really appreciate the feedback.
#2
P145c, p0497, cel
I have same issue on my 07 TL-S. Started with tighten fuel cap then to CEL with two codes P145C, P0497. Started with replacement with non OEM canister valve with no luck. Dealer thinks I may have over filled gas and filled up outer sleeve of filler pipe. Don't know if I agree with them and am hoping to tackle this myself. Any ideas?
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#4
Suzuka Master
I bought my new from Delray Acura, since then I put 30k miles on it and didn't see the tighten gas cap message again.
#5
I have same issue on my 07 TL-S. Started with tighten fuel cap then to CEL with two codes P145C, P0497. Started with replacement with non OEM canister valve with no luck. Dealer thinks I may have over filled gas and filled up outer sleeve of filler pipe. Don't know if I agree with them and am hoping to tackle this myself. Any ideas?
#6
Race Director
Just experiencing the "tighten fuel cap" warning myself and looking into the issue. Wondering if your CEL might indicate a problem that goes beyond the EVAP purge valve itself--like the sensor?
Here's a more in depth YouTube vid on diagnosis starting with a CEL. Hope it helps and that your problem is resolved soon!
Here's a more in depth YouTube vid on diagnosis starting with a CEL. Hope it helps and that your problem is resolved soon!
Last edited by nanxun; 03-31-2017 at 06:23 AM.
#7
Just experiencing the "tighten fuel cap" warning myself and looking into the issue. Wondering if your CEL might indicate a problem that goes beyond the EVAP purge valve itself--like the sensor?
Here's a more in depth YouTube vid on diagnosis starting with a CEL. Hope it helps and that your problem is resolved soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdLN9s95OU
Here's a more in depth YouTube vid on diagnosis starting with a CEL. Hope it helps and that your problem is resolved soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdLN9s95OU
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#8
I have same issue on my 07 TL-S. Started with tighten fuel cap then to CEL with two codes P145C, P0497. Started with replacement with non OEM canister valve with no luck. Dealer thinks I may have over filled gas and filled up outer sleeve of filler pipe. Don't know if I agree with them and am hoping to tackle this myself. Any ideas?