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CEL code P0440
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:56 am
by redlava
My CEL came on this morning and took it to Autozone to have it checked and it came back with a P0440 code which is an EVAP (Evaporative Emission System) small leak/no flow condition.Anybody had one of these pop up before? It isn't the fuel cap, I already checked it and tightened it. Which leaves the EVAP canister or hose, purge or vent solenoid, or a vacuum leak. I'm taking it to the dealership on Wednesday to have it diagnosed. Hopefully it won't cost me an appendage to fix.
Re: CEL code P0440 (redlava)
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:48 am
by redlava
Anybody?Bueller... Bueller... Bueller...
Re: CEL code P0440 (redlava)
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:05 am
by Raven
This seems to be an extremely common problem with Vibes and GM trucks. Far too common in fact as in bogus parts.
Re: CEL code P0440 (Sunny)
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:06 pm
by redlava
It ended up being the gas cap. I unscrewed and then tightened it on Monday night and the CEL just went out tonight on my way to the dealership. I went anyway just to make sure, and the guy told me that there is a self check that the computer does when the fuel gauge is between 3/4 and 1/4 full. Makes sense. The CEL went on when I was near full and just went to under 3/4 full yesterday afternoon. Sounds to me like it is fixed. It only took 40 miles and 2 and a half days, but it worked itself out.
Re: CEL code P0440 (redlava)
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:25 pm
by ajflan
Glad you got it figured out. Also, it turned out to be the cheapest fix!