DTC P0442 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected. Pontiac Firebird 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC P0442 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected

Refer to

EVAP Control System Overview


(1)	EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid
(2)	EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid Ignition Feed Circuit Terminal
(3)	EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid Control Circuit Terminal
(4)	EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid Filter
(5)	EVAP Vapor Lines
(6)	Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
(7)	Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Ground Circuit Terminal
(8)	Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit Terminal
(9)	Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit 5 Volt Reference Circuit Terminal
(10)	Fuel Filler Pipe
(11)	Check Valve (Spitback)
(12)	Modular Fuel Sender Assembly
(13)	Fuel Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV)
(14)	Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve (Optional)
(15)	EVAP Canister
(16)	EVAP Canister Purge Valve/Solenoid Ignition Feed Circuit Terminal
(17)	EVAP Canister Purge Valve/Solenoid Control Circuit Terminal
(18)	Intake Manifold Vacuum Source
(19)	EVAP Canister Purge Valve/Solenoid
(20)	EVAP Service Port

This DTC tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a small leak. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal to determine the vacuum decay rate. At an appropriate time, the control module turns the EVAP canister purge valve ON and the EVAP vent valve ON. This allows the engine to draw a vacuum on the EVAP system. At a calibrated time, or vacuum level, the control module turns the EVAP canister purge valve OFF, sealing the system, and monitors the FTP sensor input in order to determine the EVAP system vacuum decay. If the control module detects a leak larger than a calibrated amount, this DTC sets.

The following table illustrates the relationship between the ON and OFF states, and the Open or Closed states of the EVAP canister purge and vent valves.

Control Module Command	EVAP Canister Purge Valve	EVAP Canister Vent Valve
ON	Open	Closed
OFF	Closed	Open

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0440, P0443, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1106, P1107, P1112, P1114, P1120, P1220, or P1221 are not set.

•	The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts.

•	The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.

•	The fuel level is between 15-85 percent.

•	The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).

•	The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).

•	The start-up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The EVAP system can achieve vacuum, but a vacuum decay is detected during the diagnostic test.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.

•	The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

•	A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.

•	A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.

•	Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

To aid in locating intermittent leaks, use the J 41413 EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station to pressurize the EVAP system. Move all EVAP components while testing with the J 41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

This step verifies that a leak is present.

This step verifies that repairs are complete and that there are no other leaks in the system.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Does the scan tool indicate DTCs P0443, P0449, P0452, P0453, or P1441 are also set?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Step 3

Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:

•	Loose, missing, or damaged service port dust cap and/or schrader valve

•	Loose, incorrect, missing, or damaged fuel fill cap

•	A damaged EVAP canister purge valve

Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Inspect the EVAP system for the following conditions:

•	Disconnected, improperly routed, kinked, or damaged EVAP pipes and hose

•	A damaged EVAP canister vent valve or EVAP canister

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

With a scan tool, capture and record the fail record data and clear the DTCs.
Perform the Service Bay Test. Refer to Service Bay Test .

Does the scan tool indicate that the service bay test passed?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 5

Important: Always zero the EVAP pressure and vacuum (inches H2O) gages on the EVAP pressure and purge station before proceeding with diagnosis.

Install the J 41415-40 Fuel Tank Cap Adapter.
Connect the J 41413 EVAP Pressure and Purge Station to the J 41415-40 .
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
With the scan tool, seal the EVAP system.
With the J 41413 , continuously pressurize the EVAP system to the specified value.

Important: The fuel tank may need to be partially lowered in order to inspect components located in the upper portion of the tank.

With the J 41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector inspect for leaks in the following locations:

•	The EVAP system purge pipe

•	Refer to Evaporative Emission System Hoses/Pipes Replacement .

•	The EVAP vapor pipe

•	Refer to Evaporative Emission System Hoses/Pipes Replacement .

•	The EVAP vent hose

•	The fuel fill pipe/hose and fuel fill cap

•	Refer to Filler Tube Replacement .

•	The EVAP canister

•	Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement .

•	The EVAP canister vent valve

•	Refer to Evaporative Emission Vent Valve Replacement

•	The EVAP canister purge valve

•	Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .

•	The fuel sender assembly and/or seal

•	Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .

•	The fuel tank pressure FTP sensor seal

•	Refer to Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement .

•	The fill limiter vent valve, pressure relief valve, rollover valve, or fuel tank

•	Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

15 in H2O

Go to Step 6

Go to Diagnostic Aids

With a scan tool, capture and record the fail record data and clear the DTCs.
Perform the Service Bay Test. Refer to Service Bay Test .

Does the scan tool indicate that the service bay test passed?

5 in H2O

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?