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P04B4

Refueling Vapor Control Valve Stuck Closed

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P04B4 means Refueling Vapor Control Valve Stuck Closed.

Where it lives

For P04B4, the description names the valve as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A refueling vapor valve stuck closed
  • Carbon or debris locking the valve closed
  • A failed refueling vapor valve solenoid
  • A blocked vapor line to the canister

What to do next

  1. Command the refueling vapor valve open on a scan tool
  2. Check the valve for carbon or debris holding it closed
  3. Inspect the vapor line to the canister for a blockage
  4. Replace the refueling vapor valve if it stays closed
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.