OBD Code P0442

Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak)

CodeP0442
DescriptionEvaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak)
Possible CausesA small leak has been detected in the EVAP system. Common cause: loose gas cap.
SystemEmission Controls

What Does P0442 Mean?

Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak). This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored when the vehicle's onboard computer detects an issue with the emission controls.

Code Breakdown

P = Powertrain code

0 = Generic (SAE standard)

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