Shaking the booty and nasty smell for away from the Evap System-here's what P0440 means-Like Wrench said it has to be something else that the brain is sensing with its parameters/actuators-rescan it a few times and erase it and see what happens
A code P0440 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
†The gas cap is not installed or working properly
†The purge solenoid has failed
†The canister is plugged and not working properly
Possible Solutions With a P0440 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try:
†Remove and reinstall the gas cap, clear the code, and drive for a day and see if the codes come back.
†Inspect the EVAP system for cuts/holes in tubes/hoses
†Inspect for damaged or disconnected hoses around the Evap purge solenoid
†Check and/or replace the sensor
†Check and/or replace the purge valve
†Have a professional use a smoke machine to detect leaks
Monday, April 11th, 2011 AT 9:49 PM