Possible causes
– Missing or loose fuel cap
– Incorrect fuel filler cap used
– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap
– EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks
– EVAP system hose leaking
– Fuel tank leaking
– Incorrect fuel filler cap used
– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap
– EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks
– EVAP system hose leaking
– Fuel tank leaking
Tech description
The fuel tank filler cap and the Purge Volume Control Valve are the more common problems that will trigger the P0442 code on Nissan vehicles.
There are factory service bulletin for the P0442 code:
All Nissan Models:
Nissan Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0442
2005-2007 Nissan Pathfinder
2005-2007 Nissan Pathfinder Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0442
2007-2009 Nissan Altima Sedan
2008-2009 Nissan Altima Coupe
2007-2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
2009 Nissan Maxima
Nissan Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0442
When is the obd code mean?
Malfunction is detected when EVAP control system has a leak, EVAP control system does not operate properly.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
– Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
P0442 NISSAN OBD Code Description