Honda Element. Manual - part 493

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Select EVAP FUNCTION TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. 

Is the result OK?  

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the FTP sensor and the ECM/PCM. 

NO -Go to step 4. 

4. Check for a loose, clogged, or damaged at EVAP canister purge line between the throttle body and the 

EVAP canister. 

Is the line OK?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -Reconnect or repair the EVAP canister purge line, then go to step 23. 

5. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B). 

Fig. 24: Identifying Vacuum Hose And EVAP Canister Purge Valve 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVAP canister purge line (EVAP canister side), and connect a T-

fitting (A) between the vacuum gauge and the vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, as shown. 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

Fig. 25: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Line And T-fitting 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

7. Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 in.Hg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.  

8. Select EVAP PCS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. 

Does the vacuum release immediately?  

YES -Go to step 14. 

NO -Go to step 9. 

9. Select EVAP PCS OFF in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

10. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B). Connect a T-fitting (C) 

between the vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, the vacuum pump, and the EVAP canister purge valve as 
shown. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

Fig. 26: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Line And T-fitting 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

11. Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 in.Hg, 15 mmHg) of vacuum to the hose.  

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

13. Select EVAP PCS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. 

Does the vacuum release immediately?  

YES -Check for blockage in the vacuum hose between the EVAP canister purge valve and EVAP 
canister, then go to step 23. 

NO -Replace the EVAP canister purge valve (see EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE 
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 23. 

14. Connect the vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, to the vacuum hose (A) as shown. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element

  

Fig. 27: Identifying Vacuum Hose 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

15. Start the engine, and let it idle. 

Is there vacuum?  

YES -Go to step 16. 

NO -Check for blockage in the vacuum hose between the EVAP canister purge valve and the throttle 
body, then go to step 23. 

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

17. Remove the FTP sensor with its connector connected (see FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).  

18. Connect a T-fitting (A) between the vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, the vacuum pump, and the FTP 

sensor (B) as shown. 

Fig. 28: Identifying Vacuum Pump And FTP Sensor 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element