Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0442 Lexus
Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak)
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0442 Lexus definition:
This indicates a fuel vapor leak in the EVAP control system. It means a very small leak has been detected. In fact, the leak can be from a hole as small as 0.04″ in diameter. The (EVAP) emission control system prevents the escape of fuel vapors from a vehicle’s fuel system. Fuel vapors are routed by hoses to a charcoal canister for storage. Later, when the engine is running a purge control valve opens allowing intake vacuum to siphon the fuel vapors into the engine.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0442 Lexus
You likely won’t notice any drivability problems.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0442 Lexus
A code P0442 Lexus 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 Lexus, 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 Sources: About.com
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Lexus:
2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport,2013 Lexus RX 450h,2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport,2013 Lexus RX 350,2013 Lexus LX 570,2013 Lexus LS EU-Version,2013 Lexus LS 600h L,2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport,2013 Lexus LS 460,2013 Lexus LF-NX Concept,2013 Lexus GS 450h F Sport,2013 Lexus GS 450h,2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport,2013 Lexus GS 350,2013 Lexus GS 250,2013 Lexus ES 300h,2013 Lexus ES350,2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept,2012 Lexus LF-CC Concept,2011 Lexus LFA,2011 Lexus LF-Gh Concept,2011 Lexus IS 350 F Sport,2011 Lexus IS 350,2011 Lexus CT 200h,2010 Lexus SC 430,2010 Lexus RX 450h,2010 Lexus RX 350,2010 Lexus LS 600h,2010 Lexus LS 460 Sport,2010 Lexus LS 460 L,2010 Lexus IS250C,2010 Lexus HS 250h,2010 Lexus GX 460,2010 Lexus GS 460,2010 Lexus GS 450h,2010 Lexus GS 350,2010 Lexus ES 350,2009 Lexus SC430,2009 Lexus LS,2009 Lexus LS460,2009 Lexus LF-Ch,2009 Lexus IS 350,2009 Lexus GX 470,2009 Lexus GS 460,2009 Lexus GS 450h,2009 Lexus GS 350,2008 Lexus LX 570,2008 Lexus LS 600h L,2007 Lexus LS,2007 Lexus LF,2006 Lexus SC,2006 Lexus IS350,2006 Lexus GS,2005 Lexus RX400h,2005 Lexus LFA Concept,2005 Lexus ES330,2004 Lexus RX330,2004 Lexus LS430
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