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DTC P0442: EVAP System Malfunction, Small Leak Detected: Testing

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  1. Check for DTC P0433 and/or P1449. If DTCs listed are present, repair those DTCs first. If DTC P0433 and P1449 are not present, go to next step.
  2. Perform EVAP SYSTEM TEST. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If system fails, go to next step. If system passes, problem is intermittent. Check purge solenoid valve and CDCV circuit.
  3. Inspect fuel filler cap. Ensure filler cap is secure and not leaking. If cap is okay, go to next step. If cap is an after-market brand (non-OEM), replace with factory brand cap. If cap is loose, tighten properly. After repair, go to step  15 .
  4. Perform WHOLE SYSTEM TEST. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If system fails and evap system tester is not available, go to next step. If system fails and evap system tester is available, go to step  14 . If system passes, problem is not present at this time. Go to step  15 .
  5. Perform CHARCOAL CANISTER-TO-FUEL TANK TEST. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If system fails, go to next step. If system passes, go to step  9 .
  6. Remove and inspect fuel tank and all attached components for leakage or damage. If no leaks are found, go to next step. If any leaks or damage is found, repair or replace as needed. After repair, go to step  15 .
  7. Inspect rollover valve. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If rollover valve is okay, go to next step. Replace as needed. Go to step  15 .
  8. Check vent cut valve for leaks. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. Replace filler pipe assembly as needed. If vent cut valve is okay, repair loose damage or misrouted hoses between charcoal canister, vent cut valve and fuel tank. After repair, go to step  15 .
  9. Perform CHARCOAL CANISTER-TO-PURGE SOLENOID TEST. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If system fails, go to next step. If system passes, go to step  15 .
  10. Remove catch tank, located in engine compartment. Inspect for leaks, damage or clogging. If catch tank is okay, go to next step. If problem is present, replace as needed. Go to step  15 .
  11. Inspect purge solenoid valve. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If purge solenoid valve is okay, go to next step. If problem is present, replace as needed. Go to step  15 .
  12. Remove charcoal canister beside fuel tank. Inspect for leaks, damage or clogging. If charcoal canister is okay, go to next step. If problem is present, replace as needed. Go to step  15 .
  13. Inspect Canister Drain Cut Valve (CDCV). See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If CDCV is okay, repair or replace hoses between charcoal canister and CDCV. If CDCV is faulty, replace as needed. After repair, go to step  15 .
  14. Using evap system tester, check for leaks. If problem is found, repair as necessary. If no problem is found or after repair, go to next step.
  15. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, access PID/DATA MONITOR. Check PID data for BARO V, ECT, IAT and FTL PIDs. See EVAP TEST REQUIREMENTS  table. If any data is not within specification, go to next step. If all data is within specification, go to step  18 .
  16. Perform EVAP SYSTEM TEST. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If system fails, go to next step. If system passes, system is okay. Go to step  22 .
  17. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, access PID/DATA MONITOR. Check PID data for BARO, ECT, IAT and FTL PIDs. Compare readings with specifications. See EVAP TEST REQUIREMENTS  table. If all readings are within specifications, go to next step. If any readings are not within specifications, take action necessary (e.g. cool down engine). Repeat this step.
  18. Erase DTC. See CLEARING CODES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV & PROTEGE article. Review Drive Mode 4 procedure. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV & PROTEGE article. If Drive Mode 4 cannot be performed, go to next step. If Drive Mode 4 can be performed, go to step  20 .
  19. Perform EVAP SYSTEM TEST. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV, PROTEGE & 626 article. If system passes, system is okay. Go to step  22 . If system fails, replace PCM, then go to step  22 . PCM is mounted to passenger floor, behind glove box.
  20. Erase DTC. See CLEARING CODES in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV & PROTEGE article. Conduct Drive Mode No. 4 under DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURE. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION - MIATA, MILLENIA, MPV & PROTEGE article. Stop vehicle. Using scan tool, check Drive Mode status. If evap purge system has been monitored, go to next step. If evap purge system has not been monitored, go to step  17 .
  21. Using scan tool, verify TEST #10:21:00 in DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS. If test exceeds MAX value, go to next step. If test does not exceed MAX value, replace PCM then go to next step.
  22. Perform after repair procedure. See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  . If no DTC is present, testing is complete. If any DTC is present, go to appropriate test for diagnosis and repair.
EVAP TEST REQUIREMENTS

Component Scan Tool Reading
BARO 21.3 inHg Or More
ECT 14-90.5°F
IAT 14-131°F
FTL 1.25-3.75 Volts
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