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Reset ion computer can i get it inspected now

Check engine light came on and Auto Zone diagnosed the car and it said evap canister and defective fuel cap and vent solenoid defective and vacuum leak at engine. I replaced the gas cap and the light did not go off. The car was wrecked about 2 months ago and the lower air box was taken out. I disconnected the positive lead on the battery today and the check engine light went off. The mechanic said that I will have to drive around for about three days before he will look at it. I allready got a ticket for overdue inspection and I really do not want another one.

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Need to do a drive cycle that will reset system monitors . OBD2 system check , you may have reset the computer, you think . It may have a hidden problem that will keep monitors from running . To pass emission's some states allow 1 monitor to be in complete . General Motors Driving Cycle If you had a code reader it would tell you if all monitors completed or not.

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    It's best to take it to someone who knows for sure what needs to be done.Because some of these people on don't have a clue.I have worked on cars the past thirty years.For chevy,cadillac,pontiac,gmc.

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YOU WILL HAVE TO DRIVE 100 MILES FOR COMPUTER IN CAR TO HAVE ENOUGH INFO FOR INSPECTION, I JUST PUT IN A NEW BATTERY AND WENT FOR INSPECTION, ONLY 20 MILES ON , WOULD NOT PASS, WENT BACK A WEEK LATER AND HAD TO PAY AGAIN!!! BUT PASSED

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See if you can get a temporary inspection ,short of that find someone with a dealers plate.If you know your dealer,ask them to use your car a a parts runner or something so they can cycle it running errands.

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    yeah an with my experience with Autozone I'd get a second opinion.

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Joel Friedenberg

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  • Posted on Aug 17, 2009

SOURCE: 2007 Saturn Ion Check Engine Light Gas Cap Problem

Take the car back to your Mechanic and have the mechanic reset your system. Some may advise you to disconnect the battery, and that will reset your computer. This may cause significant problems with your car's computer,radio, alarm. Take the car to the mechanic.

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 saturn ion 2.2L engine code came up for EVAP purge/vent

replace your pvc vavle then have your cars underbody washed

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 12, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 Saturn Relay Check Engine Light

PO455 is a large evaporative fuel leak. A bad fuel cap is ONE of the things that COULD be the problem. Fuel system cleaning only lightened your wallet. Reading your post is confusing. Did all this start AFTER the Valvoline Wallet Flushing? If so , they left something loose or disconnected. I would find a qualified repair shop to fix the problem, and if it has anything to do with what Valvoline did, make them pay the bill.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 23, 2009

SOURCE: Saturn Ion 2006, Check engine light

I had the SAME problem...do you smell any fuel smells? Is your car getting less MPG and is does it have less excelleration? It is the Fuel Injector(s)...

Most likely...one or more has gone bad, I believe this is yet another common problem with the Saturn ION...hhhhmmmm I wonder why they went out of business...

Steven Wingert

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  • Posted on Mar 16, 2010

SOURCE: saturn code p0442, evap system small leak, can't find leak

I would send the car in for a smoke test...So much easier to find the leak...

Testimonial: "found another definitation for a code 422. replaced rear o2,fixed"

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Replaced head gasket. now check engine light is on with a p0442 code. are there any evap hoses that I can inspect for cracks or damge since the gasket was replaced.

Tom, Yes, you should check all evap hoses for cracks and leaks.
Common Problems That Trigger the P0442 Code
  • Defective or damaged fuel cap
  • Distorted or damaged Fuel Tank Filler Neck
  • Small tear or puncture in the Evaporative system hose(s) and/or Carbon Canister
  • Defective Fuel Tank Sending Unit gasket or seal
  • Small split in a seam of the Carbon Canister
  • Defective Evaporative Vent Valve and/or Evaporative Purge Valve
  • Defective or damaged Fuel Tank
  • Defective Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
  • Defective Leak Detection Pump
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I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The Engine light came on. I had Auto Zone check the code for me. I don't remember the number, but they said that it was the Purge Valve. I had to buy the Purge Valve from...

Could be the P0445 - Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted
The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve uses a ON/OFF duty to control the flow rate of fuel vapor from the EVAP canister. The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is moved by ON/OFF pulses from the ECM. The longer the ON pulse, the greater the amount of fuel vapor that will flow through the valve.

Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Possible causes
- Damage harness or connectors to the Purge Control Valve
- The valve circuit is open or shorted
- EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve may be faulty

When is the code detected?
- An excessively high voltage signal is sent to ECM through the valve

Try to remember this code number for additional details. Hope this helps, keep us updated.
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PO441 code on a 1997 Honda civic, manual transmission. No symptoms, other than check engine light.

PO 441 -is an EVAP System problem

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Check engine light came on went to auto zone said it was gas cap. Bought new gas cap. reset engine light. two days later check engine light is back on. what next?

Hi, if the code was P0455, there are other possible reasons. The computer fuel tank pressure sensor has detected a leak which could also be in the vapor canister, or the hose from the canister to the purge valve, or the purge valve itself may be leaking. Please inspect the system for these leaks. I may be able to provide some pics of these parts if you tell me your model, year, and engine info.

Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (no purge flow or large leak)
What does that mean? This indicates a fuel vapor leak or lack of purge flow in the EVAP control system. It means a large leak has been detected. The (EVAP) emission control system prevents the escape of fuel vapors from a vehicle's fuel system. Fuel vapors are routed by hoses to a charcoal canister for storage. Later, when the engine is running a purge control valve opens allowing intake vacuum to siphon the fuel vapors into the engine.
Symptoms You likely won't notice any drivability problems.
Causes A code p0455 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)
  • Other leak or damaged piece in EVAP system
Possible Solutions With a p0455, 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, and/or
  • Inspect the EVAP system for cuts/holes in tubes/hoses (you may hear a vacuum noise or smell fuel), repair if necessary
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Auto zone diagnosed po446, engine light is on

P0446 CHEVROLET - Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path


Possible causes Dirt and dust intrusion into the EVAP canister vent hose assembly, resulting in restricted air flow, may cause this condition.

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Got numerous "tighten gas cap" messages. finally

computer is seeing a large evap leak. most common cause is gas cap left loose this is why it is throwing up that message. since you have already done that we know there is a leak somewhere else. look underr vehicle and should see a black rectangular box close to gas tank this is the evap canister check the lines hooked to this and just do a visual inspection of hoses see if one has come off. may need to have it checked out we have a machine that hooks into system and pressurizes with "smoke" the smoke leaks out of the problem area and helps diagnose .
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Check Engine light on my 2004 Chevrolet Aveo

Hello Reina.
It isn't going to hurt anything unless your fuel tank is leaking fuel. In which case you should get it fixed.
It could be a fuel cap and if it seems loose or worn you should replace it anyway. It may cure the problem.
It may take a while for the light to turn off though, as it will need to run the test and pass before it goes out.
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Change the evap vent solenoid canister located near the master cylinder on the right side of the engine or your hoses may be cracked. Good luck!
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