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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P0496: EVAP System High Purge Flow Detected

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6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING  
UNIT) CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE  
Is DTC P0463 indicated?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge control module and the fuel gauge sending  
unit. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM See PCM REMOVAL AND  
INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE , then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.  
NO : Troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PCM . If any  
other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
DTC P0496: EVAP SYSTEM HIGH PURGE FLOW DETECTED  
Fig. 231: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P0496)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
Special Tools Required  
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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, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and  
review the general troubleshooting information See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT  
THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS .  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P0496 EVAP SYSTEM HIGH PURGE FLOW  
DETECTED  
1. Problem verification:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Clear the DTC with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or  
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. Select the EVAP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU, and do the FUNCTION TEST with the  
HDS.  
NOTE:  
If the test could not be completed because of another DTC, do the  
troubleshooting for that DTC.  
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.  
NO : Go to step 2.  
2. EVAP canister purge valve open stuck check:  
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1. Select EVAP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU, and do the EVAP PCS OFF in the SINGLE  
SOLENOID with the HDS.  
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2. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B). Connect a T-fitting  
(C), a vacuum gauge, and a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 inHg, to the EVAP canister purge valve as  
shown.  
Fig. 232: Connecting T-Fitting, Vacuum Gauge And Vacuum Pump/Gauge To EVAP  
Canister Purge Valve  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
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3. Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 inHg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the purge control solenoid valve.  
4. Do the EVAP PCS ON in the SINGLE SOLENOID with the HDS.  
Does the vacuum release immediately?  
YES : REPLACE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE , then do the repair verification .  
NO : REPLACE THE EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE , then do the repair verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
4. Select the EVAP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU, and do the FUNCTION TEST with the HDS.  
Is the result OK?  
YES : Troubleshooting is complete.  
NO : 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. then go to step 1.  
DTC P0497: EVAP SYSTEM LOW PURGE FLOW DETECTED