DTC P0455: Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Large Leak): Trouble Symptom

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Trouble Symptom
  • Fuel odor
  • There is a hole of more than 1.0 mm (0.04 in) dia. in evaporation system or fuel tank.
  • Fuel filler cap loose or lost
CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode < Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>, and Inspection Mode < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.
DTC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Check the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE: The DTC is stored in memory if fuel filler cap is or was loose or if the cap chain has caught while tightening.
Is the fuel filler cap tightened securely? Go to step . Tighten fuel filler cap securely.
2 CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP.  Is the fuel filler cap genuine? Go to step . Replace with a genuine fuel filler cap.
3 CHECK FUEL FILLER PIPE GASKET.  Is there any damage to the seal between fuel filler cap and fuel filler pipe? Repair or replace the fuel filler cap and fuel filler pipe. < Ref. to FUEL FILLER PIPE .> Go to step .
4 CHECK PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE. 
Check air-tightness of the purge control solenoid valve. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Purge Control Solenoid Valve.>
Is the purge control solenoid valve OK? Go to step . Replace the purge control solenoid valve. < Ref. to PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE .>
5 CHECK EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LINE.  Are there holes on the evaporation line? Repair or replace the evaporation line. < Ref. to FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES .> Go to step .
6 CHECK CANISTER.  Are there holes on the canister? Replace the canister. < Ref. to CANISTER .> Go to step .
7 CHECK LEAK CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY.  Are there damage or holes on the leak check valve assembly? Replace the leak check valve assembly. < Ref. to LEAK CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY .> Go to step .
8 CHECK FUEL TANK. 
Remove the fuel tank. < Ref. to FUEL TANK .>
Are there damage or holes on the fuel tank? Repair or replace the fuel tank. < Ref. to FUEL TANK .> Go to step .
9 CHECK ANY OTHER MECHANICAL TROUBLE IN EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.  Are there holes, cracks, clogging, or disconnection, misconnection of hoses or pipes in evaporative emission control system? Repair or replace the hoses or pipes. Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.
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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.
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