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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006INSIGHT STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMEVAP SYSTEMFUEL TANK VAPOR CONTROL VALVE TEST2000-2005 MODELSFLOAT TEST
2006 Honda Insight Standard
Float Test
2006 Honda Insight StandardSECTION Float Test
- Make sure the fuel tank is less than half full.
- Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the fuel tank pressure, then reinstall the cap.
- Remove the fuel pipe cover. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (A), and connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg, to the tube.
- Plug the line (B).
- Apply vacuum to the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (A).
- If the vacuum holds, replace the fuel tank vapor control valve (see FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT ).
- If the vacuum does not hold, the float is OK. Do the valve test.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.