2006 v6 Accord code po497. 254000 miles

Question

My 2006 v6 Accord check engine light came on code po497 auto zone check it when auto zone got read out there was picture of evap valve replacement is this the problem car runs great checked tail pipes no carbon built up I am a one time owner 254000 miles

Answer 1

A bad valve won't cause any engine performance problem, so you won't notice any difference, but your vehicle will fail the smog test.

P0497 HONDA - Evaporative Emission System Low Purge Flow
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