hey guys,


i've had the car for a month now..... and now i have a CEL 02.gif.... i got the codes run

P0442 - emmisions system....


anybody get this before... any suggestions with whats wrong would be nice... im planning to take it to service for the first time under my ownership really soon but don't want to get shafted for a bunch of stuff thats not wrong with it... lol



thanks guys,

Willie

 

hey guys,


i've had the car for a month now..... and now i have a CEL 02.gif.... i got the codes run

P0442 - emmisions system....


anybody get this before... any suggestions with whats wrong would be nice... im planning to take it to service for the first time under my ownership really soon but don't want to get shafted for a bunch of stuff thats not wrong with it... lol



thanks guys,

Willie

 

Bump.

 

Bump.

 

O2 sensor, or is that a different code?

 

i have no clue... the scanner just said the code and emmisions system. I'm taking it to service tomorrow and i guess ill find out then.

 

A code P0442 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)
A small leak/hole in a fuel vapor hose/tube
Other small leak in EVAP system
Faulty vent o-ring seal



Try tightening your gas cap... fing02.gif

 

lmao its funny u mention the gas cap thing... cuz i made that mistake with the gas cap on my last car (99 jetta) and felt like a complete ass when my neighbor came over and told me to pop the gas door... i looked at him like he was a pyscho... he gave it three extra clicks and it went away... and i ended up having to buy him a 6pack of corona's.


lol thanks... ill double check anyway but i filled up AFTER the light came on.


Willie

 

Sometimes it does not go away right away. I think I had the light come on for this before and it took a while for it to recognize the cap was on tight.

I'll take the 6-pack though nana.gif

 

haha u'd get the six pack if u lived in south fla

but i have no plans to go to PA anytime soon


nana.gif

just an update for those that are interested... took it to service today....


it was a busted purge valve.... they replaced it under warranty


thanks for your help guys... i appreciate it smile.gif