P0442 JEEP Evaporative Emission Control Small Leak Detected

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
Tech notes
The P0442 code means that the control module has detected a small leak in the Evaporative Emission (EVAP). Loose fuel tank filler cap is the most common cause that triggers the P0442 code.
When is the code detected?
Malfunction is detected when EVAP control system has detected a small leak.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
P0442 JEEP Description
The Engine Control Module (ECM) tests the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system for the following conditions:
– Large and small leaks
– Excess vacuum
– Purge flow during non-commanded conditions
– Fuel Level and Fuel Pressure sensor faults
– EVAP Purge and Vent Valve faults
The ECM monitors the Fuel Tank Pressure sensor in order to determine the level of vacuum/pressure in the EVAP system. The ECM commands both the EVAP Purge Solenoid and the EVAP Vent Valve ON when the conditions are met in order to apply an engine vacuum to the EVAP system. The ECM commands the EVAP Purge Solenoid OFF once the system has reached a predetermined level of vacuum. This test verifies if a vacuum can be achieved in the EVAP system. Failure to develop a vacuum may be caused by a large leak or a restriction.
JEEP Technical Service Bulletins for P0442 code
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1997 JEEP WRANGLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1998 JEEP WRANGLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1999 JEEP WRANGLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2000 JEEP WRANGLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1998 JEEP CHEROKEE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1999 JEEP CHEROKEE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2000 JEEP CHEROKEE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE