Intermittent CEL following fuel fill-up
#1
Intermittent CEL following fuel fill-up
Hey gang,
Over the last several months my 2001 V6 Accord EX will pop a CEL within say 75 miles of filling the tank with gas, but only sometimes.
The issue started in August, the CEL would remain on for most of the tank (or sometimes into the next tank) of fuel, and then self-clear. In mid-September I took a 2,000+ mile road trip; the CEL popped about 40 miles after filling the car and stayed on for the entire trip and into the second or third tank after getting back home; then it self cleared again.
Yesterday, once again following a fill-up, the light popped after ~30 miles, and was the first time since the September trip where the light was on.
I'm thinking this is probably EVAP related as there is no issue with drivability or fuel economy (I mean geez, I managed 31 mpg on the trip while driving between 75 and 80 with the A/C cranking the whole time). Naturally, every time I have a few moments to take it in to have the codes read, the light goes out.
Thoughts?
Over the last several months my 2001 V6 Accord EX will pop a CEL within say 75 miles of filling the tank with gas, but only sometimes.
The issue started in August, the CEL would remain on for most of the tank (or sometimes into the next tank) of fuel, and then self-clear. In mid-September I took a 2,000+ mile road trip; the CEL popped about 40 miles after filling the car and stayed on for the entire trip and into the second or third tank after getting back home; then it self cleared again.
Yesterday, once again following a fill-up, the light popped after ~30 miles, and was the first time since the September trip where the light was on.
I'm thinking this is probably EVAP related as there is no issue with drivability or fuel economy (I mean geez, I managed 31 mpg on the trip while driving between 75 and 80 with the A/C cranking the whole time). Naturally, every time I have a few moments to take it in to have the codes read, the light goes out.
Thoughts?
#8
similar problem with a Forester.
I got a damp paper towel and wiped down the rubber gasket and the tank fill lip (to get a good seal).
Took couple days but the idiot light went away.
I got a damp paper towel and wiped down the rubber gasket and the tank fill lip (to get a good seal).
Took couple days but the idiot light went away.
#10
Advice I often give out and a practice I follow religiously.
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