DTC P0457 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Fuel Cap Loose/Off): Trouble Symptom

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Fuel odor
Fuel filler cap loose or lost

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode < Refer to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>. and Inspection Mode < Refer to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 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 2 .	Tighten fuel filler cap securely.
2 CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP.	Is the fuel filler cap genuine?	Go to step 3 .	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. < Refer to FUEL FILLER PIPE . >	Go to step 4 .
4 CHECK DRAIN VALVE. Connect the delivery (test) mode connector. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Operate the drain valve using the Subaru Select Monitor. NOTE: Drain valve can be operated using the Subaru Select Monitor. For the procedures, refer to "Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode". < Refer to COMPULSORY VALVE OPERATION CHECK MODE . >	Does the drain valve operate?	Go to step 5 .	Replace the drain valve. < Refer to DRAIN VALVE . >
5 CHECK PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE. Operate the purge control solenoid valve using the Subaru Select Monitor. NOTE: Purge control solenoid valve operation can be executed using Subaru Select Monitor. For the procedures, refer to "Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode". < Refer to COMPULSORY VALVE OPERATION CHECK MODE . >	Does the purge control solenoid valve operate?	Go to step 6 .	Replace the purge control solenoid valve. < Refer to PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE . >
6 CHECK PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE. Operate the pressure control solenoid valve using the Subaru Select Monitor. NOTE: The pressure control solenoid valve operation can be executed using the Subaru Select Monitor. For the procedures, refer to "Compulsory Valve Operation Check Mode". < Refer to COMPULSORY VALVE OPERATION CHECK MODE . >	Does the pressure control solenoid valve operate?	Go to step 7 .	Replace the pressure control solenoid valve. < Refer to PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE . >
7 CHECK EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LINE. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Check the delivery (test) mode connector is disconnected.	Is there any disconnection, damage or clogging on the evaporation line?	Repair or replace the evaporation line. < Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, RETURN AND EVAPORATION LINES . >	Go to step 8 .
8 CHECK CANISTER.	Is the canister damaged?	Repair or replace the canister. < Refer to CANISTER . >	Go to step 9 .
9 CHECK FUEL TANK. Remove the fuel tank. < Refer to FUEL TANK . >	Is the fuel tank damaged?	Repair or replace the fuel tank. < Refer to FUEL TANK . >	Go to step 10 .
10 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.