Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0442 Aston Martin
Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak)
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0442 Aston Martin 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 Aston Martin
You likely won’t notice any drivability problems.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0442 Aston Martin
A code P0442 Aston Martin 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 Aston Martin, 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 Aston Martin:
2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante,2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S,2014 Aston Martin Rapide S,2013 Aston Martin Vantage SP10,2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Q,2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition,2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato,2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster,2013 Aston Martin DB9,2013 Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept,2013 Aston Martin AM 310 Vanquish,2012 Aston Martin Virage Volante,2012 Aston Martin Virage,2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3,2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster,2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S,2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage,2012 Aston Martin Cygnet,2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4,2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster,2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420,2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Racecar,2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Concept,2011 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition,2011 Aston Martin DB9,2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage,2010 Aston Martin Rapide,2010 Aston Martin One-77,2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante,2009 Aston Martin Vantage GT4,2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster,2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage,2009 Aston Martin Lagonda Concept,2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante,2009 Aston Martin DB9,2009 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept,2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400,2008 Aston Martin DBS Racing Green,2008 Aston Martin DBS Lightning Silver,2008 Aston Martin DBS Infa Red,2008 Aston Martin DBS,2008 Aston Martin DB9 LM,2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster,2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24,2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage,2007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept,2007 Aston Martin DBS,2007 Aston Martin DB9 Volante,2007 Aston Martin DB9,2006 Aston Martin Rapide Concept,2006 Aston Martin DBRS9,2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage,2005 Aston Martin DBR9,2004 Aston Martin Zagato Vanquish Roadster Concept,2004 Aston Martin Vanquish S V12,2004 Aston Martin DBR9 Prototype,2004 Aston Martin DB9 Volante,2004 Aston Martin DB9,2003 Aston Martin DB AR1,2003 Aston Martin DB7 GT,2003 Aston Martin AMV8 Concept Car,2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Zagato
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