Honda CR-V 2011 Solenoid Purge Canister “CHECK FUEL CAP” WARNING LIGHT Problem

[@torr3nt1al]

My check engine light was on for like 7 years, paid money to have it fixed but always came back on. I failed emissions because my check engine light was on, just replaced this same part yesterday, went to emissions today and passed!! So freaking happy right now and I can re- register my car now as well! Phew what a live saver!

[@Spaceman22092]

Any other thing feels wrong besides just engine light on? Lower fuel consumption after replacing this part?

[@LukeShortridge]

My check fuel cap light has been on for 6 months. Followed instructions on this video and fixed it myself. Thanks for posting, super helpful!

[@amandawinter3359]

Bro! You are a life saver! My gas cap warning has been going on forever. Then, today (much like some of the other people that commented) my check engine light came on. Code reader said cannister system low purge flow, and system purge flow malfunction. KZbin led me to a different video in which a tech was diagnosing the probable cause- but no explanation as to how to replace it, nor any mention of the gas cap warning. Once I saw your video and the comments, I feel certain that replacing this will kill two birds with one stone. I actually just had to remove the whole air filter box a few months ago to replace the #2 sensor on the tranny. (Throwing that up here in case any more Honda CRV owners run into that issue later!) Getting the bottom of the box off really is easy and it probably would make getting to that bottom bolt on this much easier. I confess I didn't know how to remove the bottom of the air filter box at first until I KZbind a similar video on a Honda Accord. It's like one bolt and then you just pull up. Mostly just slid down on the posts and held by rubber grommets. But back to your video- THANK YOU SO MUCH for putting this up here! Not all of us can afford expensive repair shops. KZbin warriors like yourself help the rest of us folks that are trying to get by!

[@cancer652006]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I am glad that it helped you.👍

[@bryanwilson9943]

Thanks much for posting this video, I have the exact same vehicle and problem. Made this replacement a exactly week ago and it appears to have worked. From the first start of the engine the "Check Fuel Cap" went away and has still not returned. For the past 2-years I have been trying different things to fix this issue and the warning message always came back in a day or two. Just FYI, I also removed the battery for increased access. Thanks again. Kudos to your video.

[@MIKEYSREVIEWS]

Bryan, did you ever get any error codes before the replacement?

[@bryanwilson9943]

@@MIKEYSREVIEWS I had no other error code indications. Just the "Check Fuel Cap" light. The first thing I did was replace the fuel cap, but that did not eliminate the warning light. Replacing this solenoid seems to have been the only problem.

[@tcakes4u]

My son just called to tell me the fuel cap light came on in his 2012 CR-V. I ordered a new cap first, but if that doesn't work, I'm totally trying this! I know it might be a little bit different in the '12, but this at least gives me an idea of what to look for. Thank you!

[@craiggillespie6555]

Part cost me $65 at NAPA. THANK YOU!!!!!! Everything you said in video is true! Drove it a few hours and ALL lights and codes cleared . Bolts are 8mm.

[@perryalexander1511]

Listen, I had that check fuel cap for year and a half. Then a month ago the check engine like came on and once I watch this video I bought the part change it yesterday I drove to work and made some errands and at the end of the day the light turned off. This has been driving me crazy for a while. I appreciate the video brother. I must say I couldn’t get the bottom screw off so I took the tubes off and clip and just broke the old piece off and held the new piece with that once top screw and called it a day. 2010 Honda CR-V.

[@cancer652006]

I’m glad that it worked! Sorry about the screw. It is a pain in the butt to get it out. In my opinion it should be fine with just the top screw in. It is a pretty tight fit. Thanks for the feedback.

[@emduplessis9996]

Thanks for a really precise hands-on video on how to replace this part!

[@cancer652006]

You're welcome! Please like and subscribe👍🏻

[@moscasucio1686]

Years and years of trying to figure the problem out, you deserve a cold beer.

[@cancer652006]

Cheers my friend. Glad I could help

[@duppster2862]

As the other posts, Thanks ! My warning lights were intermittent and the dealer couldn’t even pin point it. I saw your video and suggested the solenoid and that did the trick.

[@cancer652006]

Thanks my friend. I’m glad it worked. Please like and subscribe

[@duppster2862]

Liked and subscribed, thanks again!

[@susanszoocrew]

Thank you!!!! Got two codes that meant replace this, and this is the only video that shows how to get to it.

[@cancer652006]

Your welcome! Glad I could help!

[@Bigmattybee1]

Had this issue for several years! Thank you for making this video. Fixed my issue and was easy to do!

[@danoy99]

From my experience removing the entire airbox is the way to go to get in there for that pesky bottom bolt. The airbox is easy to remove and reassemble and gave me a lot of room to work. Don't bother trying to remove the hose in the way of the bottom bolt but use an offset box wrench since it's so narrow between the bolt and the hose and will make the replacement much easier.

[@chrisforeals4385]

It worked! Plagued by that warning light for YEARS!

[@cancer652006]

Glad that worked! Please like and subscribe!👍🏻

[@gordschultz1980]

This just popped up on my 2011 CRV and thought it was going to be an expensive fix. Thank you so much for making this video. Off to NAPA on Monday

[@cancer652006]

Your welcome! Please like and subscribe!👍🏻

[@hoisec2013]

¿Did you checked the fuel avg in the display when you had that issue with the purge valve? My question is because I do suspect of mine valve. And I recently did 300 miles trip contrasting with fuel pump. And I found that my "AVG" in the display is no accurate. Ii show a lower/poor fuel efficiency number, when in real life, I mean the fuel that I put in there is better.

[@Wolfattwilight6986]

Not all heroes wear capes. I have a 2014 honda crv, and this is the closest and most indepth vid i could find to help me and holy shit it did. Im goin to replace this at some point today or tomorrow. Thank u so much for this

[@cancer652006]

Thank you my friend! Like and subscribe please🙂

[@annettedecarolis9708]

Thank you so much!!! I have had the same problem and no one could figure it out. Autozone did their OBD checks and said that my Canister purge valve was bad... ONLY after my engine check light came on, before that it was just the gas cap warning.

[@mattcebron9344]

I have a rigid hose directly in line with the bottom bolt. What's the best way to get around it? The hose is clamped tight with a rusted clamp. I tried taking out the air filter box, but it seems it's held down but at least one bolt I can't get too. Any suggestions?

[@_Skion]

Hey not sure if you got it out yet or not but I just had to buy an offset box wrench from Harbor Freight to do it. 5/16 or 8mm works.

[@weddingwendy4513]

Thanks for posting this video. Thats exactly what was happening to my 2011 CRV. Oreillys had the part for $50. Picked up and replaced today. Check fuel cap warning was going off intermittely for a good 6 months. Changed that, still didn't fix. Last night my check engine light went on and P165C was the error code. I hope this fixes it. Bottom screw was tough to get at, but I have little hands. Husband and I had it changed in 30 minutes🙂

[@cancer652006]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for the feedback!

[@zhangtiger9651]

this code for p4244 ? i replace mine because auto zone i need to replace . my clear code i drive around warning light turn on agian

[@danisings_7]

Thank u because I'm upset I spent 360 on replacement of my canister purge valve at a popular mechanic shop and they sold be the cheaper part, thank u for this vid because I still gotta replace it again after those mechanics. Thank u once again for this lesson vid

[@indysteve2875]

Absolutely had to take the whole air cleaner out to get to the bottom bolt. Made it much easier. All it takes is one extra bolt and lift it up and off. Have a lot more room to get in there. Thanks for the video. Would not have tried without seeing where it was.

[@ascendantMethEnjoyer]

How hard was it to remove the air filter assembly right there by the solenoid?

[@indysteve2875]

@@ascendantMethEnjoyer Not hard at all. Basically pulled up and off.

[@ascendantMethEnjoyer]

@@indysteve2875 awesome thank you. Did you re use the hose clamps on the vacuum lines? I'm looking around my garage for hose clamps and I'm hoping the old ones hold up

[@indysteve2875]

Yes.

[@ascendantMethEnjoyer]

@@indysteve2875 this air intake seems to be held down by rounded bolts or something. You took the part the filter rests in off right?

[@DrWenChannel]

Why that "Solenoid Purge Canister" is easy to break? Also is there only ONE purge valve in the 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Honda CRV or is there multiple purge valves? If I get both P0497 and P145C error codes, by replacing this 36162-RRA-A01. "Valve Assembly Purge Control Solenoid" part, would it clear both codes? Thanks!

[@jaffer_7517]

Did it work? I have both those codes

[@markrenegar8556]

Thanks and great job on the video, 2012 crv, message just appeared, I did remove the lower Intake filter housing, 1 bolt and pull up to remove, gives a little more room.

[@spydersniiper]

Just did this on my 2011. I had the ridged hose obstructing to the bottom bolt. Yes, remove the air box completely. 1 bolt and a good pull will get it off (take off rubber donuts, lube them with isopropyl alcohol, install on air box before putting it back in its home/posts). No need to remove the 10mm bolt holding the ridged hose, that did nothing for me. Remove top bolt and hoses first. I was able to Crack free bottom bolt with open ended wrench from the front position of the V. I then used my 8mm socket and a 6mm ball ended hex wrench inserted into the female part of the socket and was able to remove the lower bolt that way. Reinstalled with the same method making sure to start the bolts with my fingers, and only going one "ugga-dugga" on the lower bolt. Good luck!

[@attorneyreel1181]

Thanks so much--been getting the Fuel Cap warning for weeks.

[@Geo24400]

I cant get the bottom screw. Any suggestions?

[@miyervang9338]

Did you figure it out?

[@Geo24400]

@@miyervang9338 No, I traded it in for a new car. Lol

[@_Skion]

@@miyervang9338 try an offset box wrench. It worked for me with a little work after trying like 5 other tools. Buying and returning

[@us-eb3info79]

Thanks for showing this is quick n simple 10-15 minutes work

[@marcusland1119]

Awesome, about to go swap mine out! Thanks for posting this

[@joshriver75]

Curious..did this solve your problem?

[@myphone816]

How did you get to the bottom bolt?

[@mattiusvalentine3199]

Funny cause wife has Honda crv 2010. Check gas cap think for a month. Replaced that. Still flashing check gas cap, and today, no gas cap message but check engine light. When the check engine solid light came on did the flashing check gas cap warning stop? Thanks, pretty sure I know the part to get!

[@VicHightaian]

how did you get the bottom bolt off? can you safely remove the hose that's blocking it?

[@cancer652006]

For the bottom I used a modified box end wrench (cut off). But If you use a deep 1/4 Dr 8mm with ratchet should work fine . You should be able to get around the hose.

[@offwhitesupreme1366]

You should show in video how to remove the bottom bolt . Since everyone is having hard time removing bottom bolt.

[@FleeGuy92]

Hi I have a Honda Accord 2012 and I have the same issue. Would this installment work for my vehicle?

[@cancer652006]

I’m sure it will

[@lorrinking1299]

Thank you very much for posting this video!!! Changed the part. Solved the problem that I've had for several years. Wasn't easy to Remove and replace but it all worked out in the end.

[@Nolacon-j4o]

Thanks for the video! On 2009 CRV they went with Phillips head screws on the solenoid.

[@a1axel738]

What did you guys use for the bottom bolt? I used a ratcheting wrench it sucked

[@cancer652006]

I used a 1/4 drive universal joint extension and ratchet for that 8mm socket

[@_Skion]

Hey not sure if you’ve figured it out, I’ve tried using universal joint extension, still couldn’t manage it, I bought an offset box wrench from Harbor Freight, took a little bit of work but it came off, this was after trying so many different methods

[@a1axel738]

@@_Skion I just had to slowly do it such a cramped spot

[@_Skion]

@@a1axel738 yea it was awful. Lol

[@D41Pat]

Im getting a p0455 and p0456. Gas cap looks new but i ordered a honda one to compare and i will return it if it doesn’t match. Were you getting those codes as well?

[@anthonyt5895]

I got this code and a gas cap light once … the gas cap light never turned back on but im experiencing rough idle towards the back end at stops. Weird

[@D41Pat]

@@anthonyt5895 i replaced the purge valve and still getting the code. My idle is fine its around 650-700 and it drives smooth. Did you scan the car for any codes?

[@anthonyt5895]

@@D41Patyes p0455

[@anthonyt5895]

⁠@@D41Pattry the gas cap with a oem cap

[@anthonyt5895]

I actually cleaned my throttle body and helped a bit with idle but the check fuel cap light came back on

[@Earlyman]

Just the right amount of instruction. Thank you.

[@mattparker5663]

Just did this job. Much easier to completely remove the air filter box. Just remove the one 10mm bolt. Then, pull up on the air box. Two grommets hold it down. Another tip... The hose clamps are really hard to move. I just snipped then off and replaced with worm drive clamps

[@swrace]

100% agree. I tried to get that bottom bolt without taking off the filter box and it just wasnt happening

[@thetreverpitts]

Got a good question I just fixed this problem today around 5:00 p.m. and drove around for about an hour and a half then drove the car around 11:00 p.m. and now the check engine light came on is there any correlation to this cuz at first for a while I was saying check the fuel cap I bought a brand new fuel cap then I bought this part that you showed how to install. But the check engine light has never come on until today so is there any correlation to the problem I fixed

[@cancer652006]

Sorry to hear about the light coming on. I don’t believe there is a correlation. Have you done a OBD2 sensor scan? I wonder what the code is. Have you found out what’s causing it yet?

[@thetreverpitts]

@@cancer652006 absolutely I have I cleared the code the code came back on it came on a few times now and like the last week that check engine light hasn't came back on so maybe the problem is totally fixed I don't know

[@fecv9932]

I bought the part and could not figure out where it went. Not sure what I typed differently to find this video but seeing the location of where the part went was great. My 2008 had two Philips screws instead of bolts but minor details.

[@duguid82]

So installed the new one, tested the car with no check light or gas cap notification. Got home and the car won't start. What happened? Is the solenoid stuck closed or open?

[@cancer652006]

Sorry to hear that. But yeah sounds like is stuck open. You might’ve got a bad one my friend.

[@SirWilliamAlmasy]

THANK YOU. I've been trying to figure this out forever.

[@jevdan9981]

Changed yesterday check Fuel Cap message gone thank you!

[@newbernbears]

Great man my daughter having this issue 6 months thanks

[@cancer652006]

Your welcome! Please subscribe if you like!

[@newbernbears]

@@cancer652006 I subscribed-her check engine light went off immediately, $45 for the part! Advance Auto. The weirdest part was removing the bottom of the air box. Remove the front bolt then snatch (the 2 rubber grommets) it off the rest of the way.

[@spritemoney]

Thanks. This helped out my 2014 Honda CR-V.

[@JonesVideosTV]

Thank! Had check fuel cap for more than 3 years! Light went off

[@JonesVideosTV]

It worked! I drove all day today ! Check fuel cap warning never came on

[@teggisser5534]

What CEL code ? Please and thank you.

[@cancer652006]

There is no CEL. Is just the visual warning that says .”CHECK FUEL CAP”

[@JR-kr1lv]

CEL Stands for Check Engine Light, so your CEL is on, everyone uses short hand words for everything. I understand it now after looking up, my question is will this throw a check engine light with code PO420, its Cat downstream low bank 1, only comes on after putting gas in, yes I make sure to click gas cap 3 times to 5 times, I'm stopping at 3 next time to see if makes any difference, even bought Catoclean but waiting 1st, have time to return it if need to, prefer to fix problems 1st than not. Have a code reader that clears codes as well that cost $19.97 @ Walmart easy to use. Have plenty of power and runs great, gave it a tune-up at 130,000 and replaced coil packs as well just in case, if not, must replace boots and spring on it for half the cost. 4WD and average 19 city plus letting it warm up about 5 minutes max before leaving when cold out.

[@rickp.2770]

If I were you I should buy the oem from the dealer because I've heard a lot of stories that after market parts are crap and rhey don't last long. Just sayin

[@dodge95MB]

My Honda CRV 2011 been doing the same thing thanks for video.

[@MIKEYSREVIEWS]

Did it give you any error codes or you just replace it. I am having the same issue as you changed caps but nothing happens with no codes but message fuel cap gets displayed.

[@markrenegar8556]

On my 2012 CRV the gas cap light came on, I didn't get it coded, I just changed this valve and it's been good for 6 months now.

[@hunterlogan9755]

Hardest part was wedging my ogre hands in behind the motor to unscrew the bolts. Thanks for the vid!

[@1cor137sp]

Thank you so much...Going on my honey to-do list...So grateful for your time, that Check Fuel Cap is driving me nuts.

[@DrWenChannel]

By the way, if I leave this issue alone and leave it unrepaired, what would happen? Would it cause bigger problems?

[@cancer652006]

I had that message for 3 years and nothing really happened. The reason why I changed it was mainly because it was annoying to look at the message on the dash. Also, if I ever wanted to sell it, I’m sure that is a turn off for the buyer to have that message showing up.

[@attorneyreel1181]

My owner's manual says it affects yournemissions, and slightly reduces fuel mileage. My real concern is I live in a state that requires emissions check along with inspection, and I was afraid I might not pass.

[@davidcarlin3850]

5/16 th? Isn’t that a metric bolt ?

[@cancer652006]

The one that came with the sensor is 5/16. But yes you are right. The stock one is 8mm

[@DJ-vl2im]

I need to replace mine. Thanks for the how to video!

[@larryisaac8988]

link of the part please

[@cancer652006]

Standard Motor Products CP642 Canister Purge Solenoid www.amazon.com/dp/B008PKA9VC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_bwrGQj9LaE7CE

[@JR-kr1lv]

Something like $10 more for factory part's, now can't beat that with OEM PARTS! Best of luck. I'm still trying to find out what's wrong with my son's. PO420 code but runs great and MPG isn't bad. CEL comes on after filling up, about 15 miles in, light pops on. This week I topped it off with 93 octane at Bj's low prices and filled it up squeezing in last buck. I know not good, light is popping on everyday this week, runs like new, at one point driving, my MPG was at 29.2 at 45 MPH driving on 2010 CR-V 4WD 2.4L city is 19.5 MPG now at half tank & idling 5 minutes to warm up.

[@riograul2043]

I tried a ratchet, it's too thick. I tried a 5/16 spanner, I don't have the finger strength, does anybody have a third option? I have a 2013 Honda CRV and they squeezed it even further in there

[@cancer652006]

1/4 dr Universal joint with an extension might do the trick

[@_Skion]

I had the same problem nothing would work not even universal joint extension. Try a offset box wrench just got it out and worked for me. Although a little bit of maneuvering

[@ssvpauly]

Thank you for your video. It was a hard to remove rubber hoses, my big hands have a lot scrapes look like I have cat fight. 2012 crv

[@ybrik5937]

Thanks for this vid, will try this one as I have a '10 CR-V and had already replaced fuel cap and "check fuel cap" is still intermittent.

[@cancer652006]

Yeah, give it a world.. I replaced the fuel cap three times and never fixed the problem. Is cheaper to buy the sensor compared to the amount of caps that I purchased 😬

[@ybrik5937]

@@cancer652006 what type or socket do i need and how long of an extension bar to access the top and bottom bolts?

[@asifineededaname]

I changed mine thanks to your help and or worked. Thank you so much

[@asifineededaname]

That bottom bolt is a pain !!! !!

[@duff60804]

Thank you so much for this video!👏👏 for the bottom one I had to use a offset wrench that helped me a lot

[@lilcuh9433]

I have the same exact car with the same exact problem thanks!

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Thanks for sharing your very informative video.👍👍👍

[@pnwgracethroughfaith7915]

Thank you for sharing your video. I appreciate it and was helpful. God bless

[@eastmang1403]

2009 was a pain due to the fact it used Philip screws. Stripped the bottom one.

[@kirkmenzano6688]

If the replacement gas cap doesn't work to clear the code..... I will try this. Thank you.

[@cancer652006]

Of course! Give it a world! I have a friend that told me that getting a new fuel cap worked. But it didn’t for me. So… I went done the rabbit hole and found this being the ticket😄.

[@AkiraAingram]

Thank you. Very to the point.

[@cancer652006]

Thank you for watching

[@yorelkhristopher5207]

Can someone provide a link for 2007 Honda CR-V canister?

[@cancer652006]

Standard Motor Products CP642 Canister Purge Solenoid www.amazon.com/dp/B008PKA9VC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_bwrGQj9LaE7CE

[@SEGAraid]

my hands are way too flipping big to get that bottom bolt, sucks.

[@SEGAraid]

@John Leslie ended up just taking out the battery and battery holder, made things so much easier, for me anyway. Got it in and the check engine light or fuel cap warning hasn't been back since. A nearly year and a half problem finally taken care of.

[@lesliejohnston4452]

Question? Did anyone also have some exhaust issues with this? Strong exhaust smell? Or just the indicator lights? My cap light comes on first, then awhile later my malfunction indicator light. I'm afraid it might be my catalytic converter - but the code only reads/shows fuel cap code. Any suggestions besides taking it to a mechanic? 2006, just bought used and don't want to put a lot of money into it right now. Thanks!

[@shaqoriley7731]

Great video. Thanks

[@TheCodesterr]

Thank you!

[@cancer652006]

Thank you

[@razorsedge3472]

That should be a metric socket

[@cancer652006]

Is a 9mm. Or you can pull it off with a 5/16 in case of a bind. 😉

[@normcarguy4571]

Thanks good video

[@richardtavarez4565]

Thanks bro

[@photrick]

That is your EVAP purge solenoid. Your Purge canister is next to your gas tank. Go ask any emissions guy.

[@socksonfeet8125]

It wouldn't be 5/16 unless someone changed the bolt already, really doubt Honda would use SAE at their factory lol. Good video otherwise, gonna see if this gets rid of my fuel cap light.

[@antoniobravo520]

Finally!

[@myphone816]

There is absolutly NO space to get to the bottom bolt even with a combo wrench

[@cancer652006]

1/4 Dr ratchet with extension and a universal joint. Go shallow on the socket

[@billballoo7881]

I can't even get the f***ing clamps off the hose!

[@cancer652006]

Is it corrosion or is it a different size?

[@cl4s2013]

Mine's '14. I can't get to the bottom bolt. Very little clearance even with the filter box removed. Whoever designed this POS should burn with it.

[@VicHightaian]

thank you!!