2000 Acord LX Engine Light code P1457

few month ago, "check engine light" came on. Honda dealer diagnosed (tech
pulled evap leak code P1457) and
checked the car and did not find anything wrong (2x), just reset the light
and replaced the gas cap.
On my third visit, (wander why it took so long) they found:
Sticking vent shut valve and canister, and gave me price $375 to fix it.
I do some work on my car. I think I found the valve under the car, just in
front of the gas tank, next to the fuel pump. It does not look like a big
job to change it.
Anybody did this before and are there any tricks I should be aware of?
How much are the parts (vacuum canister solenoid valve and possibly the
canister itself, if
it should be replaced too?
Thanks for any help.

 

This is covered unner TSB 03-001.

Ask you dealer to print this out for you.

Or you can get it here:
http://search.ebscohost.com/
Login with
username: lib
Password: access
Choose "Auto Repair Reference Center" from menu at left, then navigate to
your car.

Some people manage to get TSB repairs for free. This depends on your
dealer, and your relationship with that dealer.

 

Tegger, thanks for the insight. I will call the dealer tomorrow.
Frank

 

You can get the TSB from this link:
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/BrowseTSBs/2000/HONDA/ACCORD.aspx
see No. 52

DTC is here:
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/DTC/Specific/Honda.aspx

 

Just an update.
I did call Honda and they agreed to pay for the parts. They fixed the
problem and I just paid for labor costs (1 hour).
Appriciate the excellent advice. Thanks a lot Tegger.
Frank

 

Excellent! Two thumbs up! Thanks for the update.

The P1457 problem is very common and is due to EPA mandates. I'd ordinarily
say it's too bad the automakers have to soak up the costs imposed on them
by the EPA, but Honda is so overweeningly
enviro-weenie-ish I figure it serves them right.