Every so often I get that annoying display popping up even though my fuel cap is plenty tight. I can spin the damn thing 100 times but it seems to only go away when it wants and by itself.

 

evap canister solenoid valve.

TONS of threads on this. dealer fix, or buy the part yourself and do it.

 

thanks I just say the other threads. is that the same as the purge control solenoid?

 

^yeah. diff terminology same thing.

 

k thanks again found a new oem one for $86. difficult to replace? u wouldn't have any literature or a DIY would u lol?

 

I just replaced mine 25 minutes ago.

PCV valve

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/tighten-gas-cap-light-3-visits-dealer-already-738498/

part you need and can get an extra 5% off at delray acura. acuraoemparts.com ask for PJ

36162-RDV-J01 Pur Cont Valve

 

cool thanks bro, dealer wanted like 300 but I found one for 85 brand new oem. it's been going on awhile so I'm in no rush, prolly do it on the next couple weeks

 

Realistically it is a $10 plastic glued solenoid valve that had a latent defect from the start. Acura part pricing is particularly opportunistic.

 

The defective ones are from Mexico, the new ones are from Japan. Took me 5 minutes to swap.

You will need a long needle nose pliers to slide the clamps off and a 10mm socket to remove the valve. You may want to loosen the fuse box to be able to move it out of the way.

Take top vacuum hose off first then remove the nuts/washers and you will have more access to bottom hose.

Swap valves and attach bottom hose first, then nuts/washers and top hose.

I already had all my covers off engine from summer time so it was easy.

I haven't drove car yet but I hear it takes 50 start cycles for the code to be removed permanately???? Not sure on that. I will report back when I get to play with it some more.

 

Good information. I'm experiencing the same problem with my '06 Acura TL. Some posts elude to manufacturer defect, was there ever a recall?

~ LAcuraBaby
2006 Acura TL Lover