yea so i started up the R this morning and bam CEL, i did the paperclip method and got 90 which is evaporated emissions system leak detected? wtf is that? please help

 

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Did you tighten your gas cap properly? Check all lines to Charcol canister.

 

charcol canister?

 

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evap.

 

u guys gotta help me out alittle more, i got no clue where the evap is, and my gas cap is on

 

its' under your battery tray, it's like a black oval shaped plastic can with a brown tube coming out the top and a plug on it, thats the best i can describe it as without taking a pic of mine

 

ok thx alot im gonna check

 

nope everything there looks it good shape nothing leaking, could it be cause my car is almost on Empty?

 

Sounds like you may have a bum sensor. The senosr is located middle of the firewall behind the I/M.

 

Actually, I just checked. Code 90 is a leak at the fuel tank, more than likely the fuel cap. I currently have a defective fuel cap that needs replaced b/c it comes loose after a few miles. I suggest replacing yours too.

BTW, you will need to reset the ECU to clear the code.

 

my fuel cap doesnt come loose though so wtf could it be?

 

Comp's suggestion only cost $6.32 from Son's Acura:
http://www.sonsacuraparts.com/...dIrno=

Why not try it first?

 

i kno theres 2 codes that make up the CEL code 90, ones for gas cap, ones for the EVAP system so ima bring it to my dads friend with a actual diagnostic tool. damn i wish that paper clip was more specific

 

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That is not true... here are the codes per the Helms.

90 Evaporative Emission Control System leak detected in the fuel tank area
91 Evaporative Emission Control System insufficient purge flow


Do whatever you feel is best.

 

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The fuel system pressure is very touchy, and for a fuel cap to be faulty and giving a CEL, it doesn't have to sloppy and obviously loose. It can feel plenty tight, but just not be holding the proper pressure. They just plain wear out of time, and like someone else said, they're like $6. Get a new cap, make sure you turn it a good several clicks tight, and disconnect your battery to reset the ECU and see what happens. By far the easiest option to try first and definately the most common/likely.

 

will do thx alot guys, jsut got me all in a fuss cause its my 2nd integra and ive only had it for a couple months and my last one gave me CEL problems all the time.

 

Just had this same CEL code. My problem was a hole in the EVAP canister as suggested already. The other suggestions on the error code print out were poor vaccuum seal on gas cap and purge solenoid valve leak. Check both of those out if you havent already.

 

waat do u mean a whole, i kno where it is but what kinda whole like u had to replace the whole evap?