Anybody know the most common place to look , and is there a way I can locate this leak w/out going to my local dealer
2007-11-12 08:33:38 · 4 answers · asked by nuckinfuts 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
How can I clear this code if I get a new gas cap
2007-11-12 08:49:39 · update #1
Check your gas cap!
That is the most common cause of a fault code P0442. Either a leaking or missing gas cap.
2007-11-12 08:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Causes a code P0442 most likely means one or more of the following has happened:
A loose or improperly affixed gas cap
A non-conforming gas cap (i.e. not factory/original brand)
A small leak/hole in a fuel vapor hose/tube
Other small leak in EVAP system
Faulty vent o-ring seal
Possible SolutionsWith a P0442, the most common repair is to:
Remove and reinstall the gas cap, clear the codes, and drive for a day and see if the codes come back.
Otherwise, replace the gas cap, or
Inspect the EVAP system for cuts/holes in tubes/hoses
Sources: About.com
2007-11-12 08:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gasoline cap is an elementary reason, even if that is free or undesirable. i propose a change from the broking because of negative high quality controls on aftermarket gasoline caps. There are different ability leak factors contained in the evaporative administration device that ought to reason the code. you do not factor out make, style or 3 hundred and sixty 5 days, yet older automobiles are in threat of cracked vapor hoses and some fashions have a foul attractiveness for different elements cracking. replacing the gasoline cap with a actual change from the broking and having the code cleared (which resets the verify engine elementary) is a fee-helpful thanks to start up.
2016-10-24 02:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try it, but you;ll probably find you have a small vacuum leak in the system.
2007-11-12 10:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by skid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋