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Tiny
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ECM -Engine System.
Evaporative Emissions System.
I left the cap off on the windshield reservoir for at least three weeks could that have caused some damage? Please help granma indiana.
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 9:26 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

The washer fluid cap shouldn't have caused any of these problems. The two you indicated are different components. Can you tell me what happened, how the vehicle is running, and if by any chance, let me know specifically what codes were found?

Thanks,
Joe
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
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Hi Joe, Theresa here. Yes it has OnStar run diagnostic code came out P0442. I will tell you this Joe when I first bought that car brand new 2015 my radiator fluid went down so low they had to add some first year I had it. Happened again each year now this year they had to do replace a pump no charge because again the radiator fluid was low.
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 10:55 AM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You have a small EVAP leak. Basically, the EVAP (evaporative emissions system). The easiest way to determine the leak's location is to fog the system. Basically smoke is forced through the system and where the leak is, smoke will exit. With this type of leak, it is nearly impossible to locate the issue without doing this.

Here is thing. Most of the emissions related components on this vehicle should be covered by the manufacturer for 8 years or 80,000 miles. So, I would recommend taking it to a dealer. Some things are only 2 year 24,000, but I would try to get it covered. I copied the federal emission requirements for you to see.

2 years or 24,000 miles and
8 years or 80,000 miles for the
catalytic converter, vehicle/
powertrain control module,
transmission control module or
other on-board emissions
diagnostic device, including
emission-related software,
whichever comes first.

With the check engine light on, it won't pass emissions. Thus, you have an argument.

Let me know if I can help. By the way, if covered, there should be no deductible.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM
Tiny
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Yes sir thank you code no P0442.
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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Oh boy! Oh boy! Joseph I have five year coverage. I sure am hoping it's covered. Many many thanks to you. I will try that.
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome. Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 11:19 AM
Tiny
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Joseph I have a question chevy dealer 99% sure car covered howerver if it isn't then I have to pay $115 up front is it safe to wait till the end of the month to get job done am I destroying my car every time I drive it
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 7:14 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You are fine. It won't hurt anything.

Take care and Happy Easter,

Joe
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Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 AT 5:46 PM
Tiny
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Great answer and I will let you know what happened. Gods Blessings to you and yours.
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Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 AT 9:46 PM
Tiny
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS is one of our best! Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2019 AT 10:22 AM

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