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2002 ACURA RL

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1457low severityPowertrain

EVAP System Leak Canister

on 2002 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

A leak detected in the EVAP system on the canister side.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Fuel odor
  • Failed emissions

Common causes

  • Faulty purge solenoid
  • Failed vent valve
  • Cracked canister housing
  • Damaged EVAP hoses

Diagnostic steps

  1. Smoke test EVAP system
  2. Test purge solenoid
  3. Inspect canister
  4. Check vent valve

Repair notes

Replace purge solenoid or repair leak.

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