Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Diagnostics
We recently had a 2011 Elantra in for a check engine light complaint motivated by the fact that it was due for a New York state inspection. This high-mileage car was owned by one of our good customers. It has served him well with no driveability complaints and, with only 175,000 miles on the odometer, he was hoping it would not be an expensive repair.
KIA Codes P0171, P0446, P0507 and P2187
Learn how to diagnose a too-lean emissions issue on a 2006 Kia Rio model.
Hyundai Sonata Fuel System Diagnostics
There is no doubt that the Hyundai line has come a long way in the last 10 years, and they are certainly gaining in popularity – the result of a good product being offered at a competitive price point. We work on a lot of Hyundais and we have many customers who commute 80 to 100 miles a day getting to work.
Hyundai: Check Engine Light And Code P2442
Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose a P2442 code on this 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe using a smoke machine to verify its EVAP system problem.
Nissan Versa EVAP Codes
Perform this service procedure if a Nissan Versa’s MIL is “ON” with with certain EVAP codes tripped, and the EVAP vent control valve is stuck open or will not seal when operated/closed.
Selling Batteries: Use Cell Phone Battery Life As A Sales Tool
When 10% power is reached, some phones go into a battery saving mode. You have a similar tool in your arsenal for car batteries: conductance testing.
2002 Lexus Evaporative Emissions Diagnostics (Codes P0440, P0441 and P0446)
Anyone who works on an evaporative emissions code knows there are as many possible causes as there are ways to determine the failure, says Import Specialist Contributor Frank Scandura, who discusses the strategy he used on a 2002 Lexus SC 430 that came in with a check engine light and evap codes P0440, P0441 and P0446.
AVI Live Training: Toyota EVAP Livestream With Bob Pattengale
Bob Pattengale, from Robert Bosch, LLC, will be covering Toyota EVAP Diagnostics. This system started appearing in 2005 and is now the primary system used on Toyotas. The live online training program is February 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. The training program is FREE (free AVI OnDemand account required).
Tech Tip: Infiniti EVAP Leak DTC Diagnosis – DTCs: P0440/P0442/P0455/P0456/P1440/P1456
Applied Vehicles: 1998 and later Infiniti vehicles with an EVAP service port. DTCs: P0440, P0442, P0455, P0456, P1440 and P1456 If one or more of the DTCs listed above related to EVAP system leaks is found stored in Self Diagnosis, use the Repair Flow Chart shown in Fig. 1. Use the EVAP system diagram (Fig.
Pulling Codes: The Story of Code P0456
The Smallest of Details? This month’s Pulling Codes documents the infamous P0456 code — 0.20 leak detected. A small leak code can be the most challenging for any technician, so Carlton Banks gives his suggested plan of attack.
Free New Wells Vehicle Electronics Video Covers Toyota EVAP Diagnostics
The step-by-step diagnosis and repair of EVAP system issues on a 1999 Toyota Camry LE model is now covered in a free troubleshooting video available from Wells Vehicle Electronics. The company’s Technical Services team produced the video using a Camry LE model that had failed an emissions test as a result of a PO446 code, which indicates that a leak was detected while activating the vacuum switch valve (VSV) during an EVAP monitor test.
Tech Tip: Honda Has MIL On with DTC P1457
The EVAP bypass solenoid valve can fail due to corrosion, caused by water getting inside. If the water contains road salt, the solenoid windings could corrode, causing the valve to fail. In a few rare instances, the corrosion could be severe enough to cause an internal short in the solenoid valve, which could damage the ECM/PCM. If this happens, both the bypass solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM would need to be replaced.