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P0456 P0442 EVAP Control System Leak

P0456 - EVAP Control System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak)

The PCM monitors the complete EVAP control system for the presence of a very small fuel vapor leak. The system failure occurs when a fuel vapor leak from an opening as small as 0.508 mm (0.020 inch) is detected by the EVAP running loss monitor test. Possible causes are:

- Very small holes or cuts in fuel vapor hoses/tubes.
- Loose fuel vapor hose/tube connections to EVAP system components.
- EVAP system component seals leaking (refer to Possible Causes under DTC P0442).

P0442 - EVAP Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak) possible causes:

- After-market EVAP hardware (such as fuel filler cap) non-conforming to required specifications
- Small holes or cuts in fuel vapor hoses/tubes
- Canister vent solenoid stays partially open on closed command
- Damaged, cross-threaded or loosely installed fuel filler cap
- Loose fuel vapor hose/tube connections to EVAP system components
- EVAP system component seals leaking (EVAP canister purge valve, fuel tank pressure sensor, canister vent solenoid (see post immediatly above), fuel vapor control valve tube assembly or fuel vapor vent valve assembly)