Dorman 911-762 Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid Compatible with Select Acura / Honda Models

Anyone who owns an older Honda/Acura knows the story–at some point, the OBD2 evap code will appear and it will need troubleshooting to find the specific problem, then replace what is needed.This particular sensor attaches to the charcoal canister underneath the car, in front of the gas tank. So you’ll need some sturdy jack stands to get that far underneath. While I got the canister removed without a problem, the screws holding this solenoid to the canister were pretty much “rust welded” into place. The plastic mounting flange on the vapor canister holds two brass threaded inserts and unfortunately, both of mine spun out of the housing, leaving me with two larger holes.Many mechanics at this point would order a new canister. Instead, I filled both holes with epoxy and let them cure overnight. Once hardened, I drilled a very small pilot hole in each one. From my stash of spare parts, I found two self-tapping screws that fit perfectly. Once I reattached the solenoid, I lightly tightened the screws (they do not need to be very tight–the solenoid is mostly held in place with its o-ring) and reinstalled the canister. Problem solved!And, no issues with this sensor either. Some aftermarket parts do fail to work, but this one I have had no issues with thus far.