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Old 09-12-2006, 10:58 AM
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This morning on my way to work my service engine soon light came on just after i gave it a little boost of gas. I checked it with the OBD2 code reader and got a PO442 which is (Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected ) (small leak) anyone know what, where and if we can fix this our selves? Any help would be greatley appreciated...

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Try tightening your gas cap. How full is your tank?
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Thanks Bill i'll give it a try and let you know what happens after work. Tank is 3/4 full

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WOW! I think you were right Bill. When i went to check the gas cap it just fell off in my hand... Cleared the code now will have to wait and see if it comes back on.
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Ok Bill it'* been 4 days since i checked the gas cap and no more codes. Thanks again

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