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new development... check codes again in DIC. P0442 displayed.
We saw that you only tried to retighten the gas cap so a P0442 is a “small” leak…you can try replacing the gas cap with preferably an OEM one but not making any promises the cap will fix it.
The left door is the most complicated as it hold the most controls. Have you tested (pushed the buttons and see if it works as intended) the control panels? Mirrors, windows, locks...?
With all the junk and counterfeit parts people are getting these days from China it’s no wonder why members are changing gas caps 2 or 3 times and it may not even be the gas cap…if you decide to let Walt look at it I’ll send him a text and explain what you have going on with the car…if you want to tackle this yourself remove the connector from that rubber accordion boot you see when you open the door…disconnect the connector and check where the orange wires are connected to…they are in the wiring diagram.
To the OP-I still have my OEM, 23 year old gas cap. I think one area guys may have trouble with is how they tighten it. As you know, like most any other cap, the C5 cap ratchets/slips, etc. I screw mine down until it just starts to ratchet, back it up a half turn, then rapidly twist it tight. Never an issue. What I HAVE had an issue with is the EVAP hose on the intake. Plastic gets old and brittle, then cracks, causing a leak/vacuum leak. I replaced mine with a length of black fuel line. No more issues. BTW.... Nice offer, Rob...
Last edited by grinder11; May 10, 2023 at 11:10 AM.
To the OP-I still have my OEM, 23 year old gas cap. I think one area guys may have trouble with is how they tighten it. As you know, like most any other cap, the C5 cap ratchets/slips, etc. I screw mine down until it just starts to ratchet, back it up a half turn, then rapidly twist it tight. Never an issue. What I HAVE had an issue with is the EVAP hose on the intake. Plastic gets old and brittle, then cracks, causing a leak/vacuum leak. I replaced mine with a length of black fuel line. No more issues. BTW.... Nice offer, Rob...
If someone here needs their car fixed right they have to seek out the right type of shop…general repair shops and dealerships ain’t it…LOL !!
Problem Resolved!! I removed the o ring from gas gas, cleaned the area well and reinstalled the o ring upside down. Has been fine now for about 10 days and at least 25 starts. Hope this helps someone with the same issue.
