Mystery Code P0442
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Racer
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Mystery Code P0442
My 2000 Vert is throwing a P0442 code under the Powertrain Control Module (10-PCM). I've looked at the sites that list all the codes, but this one isn't listed. Anyone know what it is?
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P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
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Racer
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
Check out this site: http://www.obdii.com/codes.asp
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From: Mooresville IN
Originally Posted by ayeroff
Is this the code that commonly causes the Check Engine Light to come on when the gas cap isn't tightened enough? (my Check Engine Light has also come on). The previous owner said this happened periodically and that when he took it in, the mechanic always said it was nothing more than a loose gas cap.
We use a smoke machine in our dealer...works pretty good.
Tim
