'99 Pathfinder OBD-II code P1490 - Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve Circuit...

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truckmen
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Hello all!

1999 Pathfinder OBD-II code P1490 - Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve Circuit...

has anyone done a repair involving this trouble code?

1) What were some of the pitfalls of such a DIY job?2) What is the possibility of this code being incorrect?

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When you get gas do you;a) stop adding fuel when the pump clicks offb) add a little more gas to even out the dollar amount

If you choose be you may have gotten fuel in the fuel cut valve lines. The purpose of the fuel cut valve is to stop the gas pump and prevent liquid fuel from entering the evap system. If the valve gets inundated with liquid fuel it will throw this code.

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Yes, it's "B". I DO add a liitle more. After drivign a while and then re-setting this code, although, should this code still activate?
NISTECH wrote:When you get gas do you;a) stop adding fuel when the pump clicks offb) add a little more gas to even out the dollar amount

If you choose be you may have gotten fuel in the fuel cut valve lines. The purpose of the fuel cut valve is to stop the gas pump and prevent liquid fuel from entering the evap system. If the valve gets inundated with liquid fuel it will throw this code.

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No the fuel is trapped in the hoses attached to the valve. You need to pull the vaccum hoses off the valve and drain them of the fuel.


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