DTC P0442 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected. Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.5L 🢒 DTC P0442 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected

System Description

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, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0443, P0449, P0452, P0453, P1106, P1107, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1121, or P1122 are not set.

•	The system voltage is between 10-18 volts.

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

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

•	The fuel tank level is between 15-85 percent.

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

•	The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is less than 121 km/h (75 mph).

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

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 and Purge 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 failure condition is active.

This step verifies that repairs are complete and that no other condition is present.

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 DTC P0443 or DTC P0449 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 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 hoses

•	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 (in H2O) gages on the EVAP pressure diagnostic station before proceeding with diagnosis.

Install the J 41415-40 Fuel Tank Cap Adaptor.
Connect the J 41413 EVAP Pressure and Purge Station and the vehicle fuel fill cap to the J 41415-40 .
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Seal the EVAP system with a scan tool.
Continuously pressurize the EVAP system to the specified value with the J 41413 .

Important: It may be necessary to partially lower the fuel tank to inspect components located in the upper portion of the tank.

Inspect for leaks with the J 41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector, in the following locations:

•	The EVAP system purge pipe

•	The EVAP vapor pipe

•	The EVAP vent hose

•	The fuel fill pipe/hose and fuel fill cap

•	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 valves, permanent EVAP pipes, and/or fuel tank--Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

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

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

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

System OK