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P017F

EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Module Air Filter Restricted

Air filter on the EVAP leak detection pump module is restricted. Leak detection cannot establish reference pressure.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: easy

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Possible smell of fuel near tank or engine bay
  • Failed emissions inspection
  • Loose-cap warning may appear

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Air filter clogged with dirtCommon

Parts involved

  • EVAP Pump Module
  • Pump Air Filter

P017F is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.