Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Honda Insight EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Malfunction Threshold
Either of these conditions occurs:
When the fuel tank internal pressure is not near the barometric pressure.
| Leak check pressure sensor at the time of the decompression | Malfunction judgment | DTC | |||
| Canister decompression | Judgment 1 | Judgment 2 | Judgment 3 | ||
| Reference pressure more than canister decompression | Normal | Normal | Normal | - | |
| Reference pressure is less than canister decompression | Normal | Failure | Normal | P04EF | |
When the fuel tank internal pressure is near the barometric pressure.
| Leak check pressure sensor at the time of the decompression | Malfunction judgment | DTC | |||
| System total decompression | Canister decompression | Judgment 1 | Judgment 2 | Judgment 3 | |
| Reference pressure more than system total decompression | Fuel tank internal pressure is no change | Normal | Normal | Normal | - |
| Fuel tank internal pressure is change | Normal | Normal | Failure | P2450 | |
| Reference pressure is less than system total decompression | Reference pressure more than canister decompression | Failure | Normal | Pending | P04EE |
| Reference pressure is less than canister decompression | Pending | Failure | Pending | P04EF | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
