2003 Ford Windstar engine light on

PENNYM74

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2003 FORD WINDSTAR
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I stoped by auto zone and they ran a test on the van because my engine light was on. It came up p0442. My gas cap was broke so I replaced it but light is still on said that it might also be the evap canister or hose or perge vent or vacuum leak how would I check these thing to find out if one of those are the problem or do I need to reset the light and if so how do I do that. And if you could send a picture to show where things are that I need to check that would be helpfull since im not sure what these things are have not had to ever work on this van before

Monday, June 7th, 2010 AT 4:16 PM

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OBXAUTOMEDIC

MECHANIC
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Hello,

Ok, Here is the Code Def.

P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)

If it was the Fuel Cap the light will turn itself off after about 5 Key Starts. However, this is a very small vacuum leak. And can be a real pain to find unless you have the right equipment. The last small leak I had took me 4 hours to find.

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Monday, June 7th, 2010 AT 4:32 PM