Re: Check Engine Light & Code P0442

From: Christopher Orr (chris@manual-override.net)
Date: Wed Sep 01 2004 - 00:36:48 EDT


I had the same problem with my 96 1500. It always seemed to happen
with the gas got really low and I topped it off. I always ignored
it....though probably not the best solution.

-chris

On Aug 31, 2004, at 10:22 PM, Josh & Amy wrote:

>
> I'm going through the same thing on my 2001 2500 &
> from what I've found it seems to be a common problem
> for the rams and there is a TSB on it.
>
> (http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2001/25-004-01.htm)
>
> I checked all the vacume lines and evap stuff and
> everything looks ok but it still pops the code. Today
> I pulled the gas cap apart (figured I couldn't mess it
> up anymore) and there was a bunch of junk around the
> seal and the springs were rusty. I cleaned everything
> real good and put it back together and if the light
> goes out I'll know to get a new cap, if not I guess
> I'll have my EVAP system tested. If you get yours
> figured out let me know how.
>
> Josh
>
>
>
> --- Terrible Tom <SilverEightynine@aol.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Friday 8/27/04, I was down in Chicago with the Ram,
>> on my way back home
>> to Point. I saw my check engine light was on and
>> instantly I was in a
>> bad mood. I made it over to an AutoOne and they
>> pulled a code P0442 -
>> "Evaporative Emission Control System, Small Leak
>> Detected"
>>
>
>
>
>
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