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2007 Saturn Aura Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Gas cap, Engine.
Mileage: 16,750 miles.

Asked on March 13, 2011

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Engine Code P0442, 2007 Saturn Aura XR with new gas cap
Avatar Asked by reypena101

Answer

Replied on March 13, 2011

A code P0442 most likely means one or more of the following has happened:

•A loose or improperly affixed gas cap
•A non-conforming gas cap (i.e. not factory/original brand)
•A small leak/hole in a fuel vapor hose/tube
•Other small leak in EVAP system
•Faulty vent o-ring seal

Possible Solutions With a P0442, the most common repair is to:

•Remove and reinstall the gas cap, clear the codes, and drive for a day and see if the codes come back.
•Otherwise, replace the gas cap, or
•Inspect the EVAP system for cuts/holes in tubes/hoses

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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