Re: Trouble Code

From: andy levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Aug 13 2002 - 19:04:17 EDT


raymond.irons@gm.com wrote:
>
> <snip> Anyone ever get P0442 code?
>
> I found a new web site (new to me anyway) that will give you the
> description for all the codes. It's http://www.obdii.com/codes.asp
>
> When I put in Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth and your trouble code P0442 it gave
> me :
>
>
> Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth P0442 Small leak detected in the evaporative purge system
>
> I don't know for sure how it relates to hard acceleration, or hard braking, but I'd start looking at all the hoses for cracks on the evap system.
>
> HTH,
>
> Ray Irons,
> Dover, DE
>
>

That's the hard fix. Make sure the gas cap is on tight and the o-ring
hasn't dried out first.



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