CEL: Code 90 Evap canister leak? - Newly boosted
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CEL: Code 90 Evap canister leak? - Newly boosted
Hello all,
I recently installed a Drag kit on my 1998 Accord.
After the install I started getting a CEL. Read the code: code 90. My manual lists this as evap canister leak.
I have looked under the hood and the canister appears OK (it's cold up here in MA so it wasn't a very long look), replaced the vacuum line to the canister to see if that was the problem, no luck - still getting the CEL even after resetting the ECU. Doesn't happen right away after the code is cleared, it almost seems like it starts after getting into full boost a few times.
Any ideas what to check next?
According to my manual the code 90 can indicate a leak near the fuel tank, or a leak under the hood, but I need the ECU scan tool to get that info.
I'm thinking that maybe the additional vacuum pressure blew a small hole in the canister somewhere?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: (notoriousB)
**** it, its just emissions bullshit anyway. But I imagine it is possible to pop a seal in it due to boost because it is tied into the intake mani.
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Re: CEL: Code 90 Evap canister leak? - Newly boosted (notoriousB)
not sure how the evap "circuit" works off hand, but based on your info, a check valve comes to mind - would that work?
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I'd love to say "**** it" but I want the CEL to go AWAY.
When I first saw the light I was like "OH NO" but once I checked the code I felt much better.
A check valve - interesting thought I think I may have to try that! Thanks!
Anyone else?
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well this is kind of unrelated, but I have had code 90 since I did my auto to manual swap. I tried replacing the canister with no luck. The factory manual has some detailed troubleshooting involving checking voltages and vaccuum that I have not got around to doing yet, you might want to check that out.
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for anyone interested: I installed a check valve in the vacuum line two days ago, romped on the car pretty good today, no CEL yet! fingers crossed, thanks Dennis!
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