2000 Kia Sportage Had Scan Done Code Read P0442 Evaporative Emissions Leak

2000 KIA SPORTAGE
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i had a scan done the code read P0442 evaporative emissions leak small. its not the gas cap. What part do i need
Jan 31, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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after you have a smoke test done, solenoids activated with a scan tool and find the failed part, then you can replace the failure.

codes never identify bad parts, just failed systems

Roy
Jan 31, 2013 at 10:09 PM
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