Cel po442

02Steve15 · Jul 3, 2010

Had that CEL code on my dash this morning on my way to work. Small evap leak, I'm assuming it's my gas cap, I took the gas cap off after work and retightened it. It came off kind of easily so I think that might have been it. I need to have my code reset..the dashboard looks 100% different with that yellow light emitted on the left

SMKN · Jul 3, 2010

you can un hook your battery for a few min to reset it, or take it by to a parts store to have it reset

02Steve15 · Jul 3, 2010

Oh good to know. that will save me a trip..just unhook both the positive and the negative for a bit?

SMKN · Jul 3, 2010

yes turn the lights on before you do and it will reset faster! the ecu holds a little power so leaving the lights on drains it. but yeah about 5 min or so!

02Steve15 · Jul 3, 2010

Nice, alright thanks for the tip man, I will have to do this later tonight!

SMKN · Jul 3, 2010

right on no prob!!

glass3222 · Jul 3, 2010

If you unhook the pos and touch it to the still connected neg terminal, it will reset faster as well. (It will not spark or anything like that either)

02Steve15 · Jul 3, 2010

I'm going to go try this right now, I'll keep you guys updated

02Steve15 · Jul 3, 2010

f'in thing is still on there, I'll have to bring it by advanced on monday..

SMKN · Jul 3, 2010

steve, did you replace the gas cap???

02Steve15 · Jul 3, 2010

Nah when I took it off after work it came off rather easily, I don't even think I heard a pop, so I just tightened it back up (thinking the cap was just too loose)..I have a little OCD when it comes to CEL's so I just took it by advanced and reset the computer..

OlDirtyJohn · Jul 4, 2010

you can buy yourself a code scanner that will also reset them for like $50. i use mine all the time. its really handy to have in the truck.

02Steve15 · Jul 4, 2010

Sounds like a good investment, where do they sell them? Online? And also, can I hook it up to other vehicles if I need to?

OlDirtyJohn · Jul 4, 2010

02Steve1990 said:
Sounds like a good investment, where do they sell them? Online? And also, can I hook it up to other vehicles if I need to?

autozone, kragen, oreily, etc... they all sell them. you could probably also find them online. possibly even cheaper than locally. and yes, they will hook up to any vehicle with an OBDII port.

02Steve15 · Jul 4, 2010

Thanks, I will be looking into one, do you know any of the "more well-known" manufacturers of any scanners? Did a quick Google search and am receiving a handful of companies, just not sure which one to go with..

ramhunter9 · Jul 4, 2010

P0442 Evap Leak Monitor Medium Leak Detected....this is your problem

up in the stickies we have ALL codes . I will put this in the tech section for you and future users to find better .

02Steve15 · Jul 4, 2010

alright thanks rh, i was on my way to work when i saw the cel so i had to google the code since the stupid computer couldn't access this site..

I did have the code reset yesterday after I tightened my gas cap and its been off since..

ramhunter9 · Jul 4, 2010

good deal , just keep in mind we have ALL codes in a stickie for you guys

SMKN · Jul 4, 2010

That is good news! hopefully it stays off

02Steve15 · Jul 4, 2010

fingers are crossed! Or else I'll have a facial expression such as my avatar

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