What does the code P1457 mean?

Error Code P1457 is defined as Evaporative Emissions Control System Leakage EVAP Canister System. This error code is a manufacturer-specific trouble code, meaning it does not apply to all vehicles makes. Rather, it applies only to specific vehicle makes, such as Honda.

What does an EVAP leak mean?

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An EVAP leak is a fault in the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). The EVAP’s function is to keep gas fumes in the gasoline tank from reaching the atmosphere. The most common cause of an EVAP leak warning, or the Check Engine Light, is the gas cap not being closed properly.

What does the p1457 code on an Acura mean?

P1457 ACURA Meaning. The evaporative emission (EVAP) control system stores fuel vapor from the fuel tank in the EVAP canister temporarily to prevent it from escaping to the atmosphere and to enable it to be drawn into the engine by intake manifold vacuum and burned.

What causes Honda Civic to have a p1457 fault code?

This fault code is very common on Honda Accord, Civic, Odyssey, CR-V vehicles. Honda P1457 code is usually caused by the vent valve on the charcoal canister located under the car near the fuel tank. If the EVAP system fails the self-test at least twice, it will turn on the check engine light (also known as CEL or MIL).

How big is a leak on an Acura?

There is 0.04 inch leak detection and 0.02 inch leak detection. If the 0.04 inch leak detection results are OK, the 0.02 inch leak detection runs. Need more information on how to fix the P1457 ACURA code?

How much does it cost to diagnose a p1457 Acura?

Labor: 1.0. The cost of diagnosing the P1457 ACURA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When to use the p1457 engine light code?

The P1457 code is detected when the EVAP system has a very small leak. The evaporative emission (EVAP) control system stores fuel vapor from the fuel tank in the EVAP canister temporarily to prevent it from escaping to the atmosphere and to enable it to be drawn into the engine by intake manifold vacuum and burned.