Getting P0442 Code from Code Reader
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Getting P0442 Code from Code Reader
Check Engine light just went on, so I hooked a Code Reader up and it says P0442 - "Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected" (small leak). Does anyone know what is involved in resolving this code? Is this something I may be able to fix myself, or do I need to take it to a shop?
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Folsom California
Doh - I did a search and can see this is fairly a common thing when the gas cap isn't on tight, or when the cap needs replaced because it is not sealing good. Unless anyone has any other ideas, I'll try the gas cap tightening, and if that doesn't work, I'll replace with a new cap. Hopefully, that will fix the problem.
