P0442 = EVAP Emission Control System Leak (small).
Fix the leak and the light will go away. Could be as simple as a loose or defective fuel cap.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
I clear the check engine light with a Scangauge II. But most ODB-II devices can read and clear the code.
evap leak small check gas cap may not be tight
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
After fixing the cause of the trouble code, you clear code with a scan tool.
After repairing the cause for the code, you can clear code with a scan tool.
You can disconnect the battery for about 5 minutes and this will clear the check engine codes stored in the computer. If the problem that caused the code has not been repaired the check engine code will just happen again. The only way to get the check engine light to not be on is to repair the problem then clear the codes.
PO442 is a Service Engine Error code can be caused by one of the following: 1. Defective or loose fuel cap 2. EVAP canister or hose cracked- not connected 3. Purge or vent solenoid defective 4. Vaccum leak at engine
You'll need a ODBII code reader to reset the check engine. The connection is under the stearing colonm. First check the code, clear the problem and the reset the light.
After reading the code, fixing the cause, you clear the code with a scan tool.