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Re: Code po442 Evaporative emission control system leak...
You can inspect the hoses on the EVAP system for cracks or broken connections, but a smoke test that fills the system with actual smoke is the correct way to check for a leak. The leak can be as small as .040 inches.
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no nothing to do with transmission ---its an evap code small leak detected this is the usual check gas cap that its on and tight or replace because seal is shot but the following link explains the other problems with assistance in helping repair problem http://www.obd-codes.com/p0442
CODE PO442 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED SMALL LEAK. LIST THINGS TO CHECK, CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP,CHECK FUEL FILLER PIPE PACKING,CHECK THE DRAIN VALVE,CHECK THE PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE,CHECK THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE,CHECK THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LINE,CHECK CANISTER,CHECK FUEL TANK,CHECK ALL HOSES FOR DEFECTS LIKE CRACKS, BROKE PLACE OR DISCONNECTED. TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.
P0446 Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit.
The following are descriptions of all Evaporative possible codes:
P0441 Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge Flow P0442 Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak) P0443 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit P0444 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open P0445 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted P0446 Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit P0447 Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit Open P0448 Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit Shorted P0449 Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit P0450 Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch P0451 Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch Range/Performance P0452 Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch Low P0453 Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch High P0454 Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch Intermittent P0455 Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (large leak) P0456 Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (very small leak) P0457 Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (fuel cap loose/off) P0458 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Low P0459 Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit High
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At least the cap isn't loose for the gas tank.
I would clear the code with an OBD-II Scanner 'erase code' button, and see how long it takes for it to come back.
PO442 is the data trouble code for (evaporative emission control system leak detected "small leak") it means that the OBD-II system has detected a small vacuum leak in the evaporative control system.
You will need to find the vacuum leak in the evaporative control system, check for cracked or broken vacuum lines and hoses, especially the vacuum hoses and lines around the evaporative (Evap) canister and the (Evap) solenoid. Also check the gas cap seal for damage.
Vacuum hoses and lines should be checked very well for any cracks or breaks, because they usually hide under the vacuum line or hose.
Most of the time they mean: p0441 = Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge Flow p0422 = Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
(small leak)
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