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P0442 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for September 2010

EVAP System Small Leak Detected


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0442
Help Request Posted
1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2DU55FXV
P0442: EVAP System Small Leak Detected. ... montaineer with code p0442 i have smoked the system 3 times no leaks.check all evap components they all work,replace vacuum line from purge to intake,replace one side of the canister,new purge valve.ive remove the lines and blocked off components and smoke...
September 02, 2010
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VW3201DJY
P0442: Small evap leak. I've been getting fault p0442 and cannot get rid of it. I have replace the gas cap, purge valve, and LDP and canister. I have also smoke tested the evap system and have found no leaks anywhere. I also ran the VAG test for tank leakage pump runs and fails every...
September 05, 2010
2002 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BE32K52
P0442: EVAP System Small Leak Detected. ... and no driveabiltiy complaints. A quick scan produced a P0442 code. I have had trouble with this system, in its operation. I have not had to leak test a system like this until now. I tried switching the vsv located near the canister under the car. With smo...
September 09, 2010
2000 Buick Century Custom 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G4WS52J5Y
P0442: EVAP System Small Leak Detected. Car came into our shop with a po440, we replaced the vent solenoid after finding it faulty. Customer returned about a week later with a PO442, small evap leak detected. Rechecked vent solenoid and for leaks, none found. Customer stated his fuel gauge was errat...
September 19, 2010
2000 Chrysler 300M 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HE66G9Y
P0442: EVAP System Medium Leak Detected. ... BAY TEST. VEHICLE CAME BACK ABOUT A MONTH LATER HAD CODES P0456 VERY SMALL EVAP LEAK AND P0442 SMALL EVAP LEAK. SMOKE TEST5ED AGAIN IT PASSED BUT THE LDP FAILED THE VACUUM TEST. SO WE REPLACED THE LDP AND CUSTOMER TOOK CAR....
September 22, 2010
2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2NF52T5Y
P0442: EVAP System Small Leak (0.040") Detected. Greetings fellow IATN Techs. I have this Grand Am that has came in 3 times in the last 6 weeks. Customers complaint is that the check engine light is on. When first diagnosed, using the Tech 2 scan tool, i commanded the Vent valve closed. With the smoke machin...
September 29, 2010