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need help P1457 emission control leak code. details inside.

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#1 ·
i dont drive a honda anymore but this is for my eldery moms car. she has a 2001 honda accord ex 4 cyl and this is what happened.

the CEL came on and pulled the code at autozone. the gas cap is tight. the CEL was on when she drove to church. 3 hours later when she tried to start the engine there was no CEL but no sound. the car wouldnt start. then she heard a noise like a tape was moving or some sort of motor sound. click click. she tried to start again and it was fine with no cel.

the car currently has no cel light on. what is this issue?

thanks
 
#2 ·
P1456 is the code you would get for a loose/bad gas cap. P1457 is the EVAP canister system, including the vent-shut valve underneath the left-rear seat.

Where do you live? if it's anywhere up north, the road salts used in winter can have a degenerative effect on it and cause it to fail... You should check to see if there is any corrosion on the valve. You could try cleaning it, but replacement is probably the best option...
 
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