Honda Element. Manual — part 487

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

EVAP System - Element

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying EVAP System Component Location
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Fig. 2: Identifying Engine Control Module (ECM) And Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING

DTC P0443: EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

Special Tools Required

Vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator

fan comes on, then let it idle.

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0443 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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the EVAP canister purge valve and the ECM/PCM.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and allow the engine to cool below 131°F (55°C).

6. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment, and

connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, to the hose.

Fig. 3: Identifying Vacuum Hose And EVAP Canister Purge Valve
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7. Start the engine, and let it idle.

Is there vacuum?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Go to step 14.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

9. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector.

10. Check for continuity between EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.

Fig. 4: Checking Continuity Between EVAP Canister Purge Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 2
And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 11.

NO -Go to step 24.

11. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

12. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (24P).

13. Check for continuity between EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.

Fig. 5: Checking Continuity Between EVAP Canister Purge Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 2
And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair short in the wire between the EVAP canister purge valve and the ECM/PCM (B21), then go
to step 25.

NO -Go to step 31.

14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

15. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector.

16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

17. Measure voltage between EVAP canister purge valve 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element