cd

Nope, I don't have access to a scanner, but I
did check the cap, and it was tight. The light has been
on for about seven times I've driven it, all cold starts.
If it doesn't go away by itself, I'll have it checked.
Thanks for replies and info.

- Charles D.






Jerry Newton wrote:
> Jim is all over this one. That is a code for a small evaporative emissions
> leak, and is likely caused by a loose gas cap. Don't bother with the dealer
> until you have double checked the cap, then driven it for a few days to
> allow the test to run again and pass.
>
> OBD2 codes like this have to run and pass three times consecutively to turn
> the light off, and evap codes usually only run once per cold start. It
> won't hurt to drive it. If you are impatient, clear the DTC's after
> checking the cap. I am assuming you have access to a scanner, if you know
> what the code is.
>
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:7ggWb.15697$jx7.7185@news02.roc.ny...
>
>>Are you still under warranty? Take it to the dealer. (the only thing you
>>might check is gas cap present/tight... not that I'm familiar with your
>>code)
>>
>>--
>>JimG
>>80' CJ-7 258 CID
>>35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>>D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
>>4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
>>Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>>Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>>
>>"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>news:bVfWb.21609$GO6.1664@newsread3.news.atl.ear thlink.net...
>>
>>>I was driving to work this morning and noticed
>>>the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
>>>It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
>>>code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
>>>this code means? thanks for the help
>>>
>>>- Charles D.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

cd

Nope, I don't have access to a scanner, but I
did check the cap, and it was tight. The light has been
on for about seven times I've driven it, all cold starts.
If it doesn't go away by itself, I'll have it checked.
Thanks for replies and info.

- Charles D.






Jerry Newton wrote:
> Jim is all over this one. That is a code for a small evaporative emissions
> leak, and is likely caused by a loose gas cap. Don't bother with the dealer
> until you have double checked the cap, then driven it for a few days to
> allow the test to run again and pass.
>
> OBD2 codes like this have to run and pass three times consecutively to turn
> the light off, and evap codes usually only run once per cold start. It
> won't hurt to drive it. If you are impatient, clear the DTC's after
> checking the cap. I am assuming you have access to a scanner, if you know
> what the code is.
>
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:7ggWb.15697$jx7.7185@news02.roc.ny...
>
>>Are you still under warranty? Take it to the dealer. (the only thing you
>>might check is gas cap present/tight... not that I'm familiar with your
>>code)
>>
>>--
>>JimG
>>80' CJ-7 258 CID
>>35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>>D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
>>4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
>>Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>>Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>>
>>"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>news:bVfWb.21609$GO6.1664@newsread3.news.atl.ear thlink.net...
>>
>>>I was driving to work this morning and noticed
>>>the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
>>>It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
>>>code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
>>>this code means? thanks for the help
>>>
>>>- Charles D.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

cd

Nope, I don't have access to a scanner, but I
did check the cap, and it was tight. The light has been
on for about seven times I've driven it, all cold starts.
If it doesn't go away by itself, I'll have it checked.
Thanks for replies and info.

- Charles D.






Jerry Newton wrote:
> Jim is all over this one. That is a code for a small evaporative emissions
> leak, and is likely caused by a loose gas cap. Don't bother with the dealer
> until you have double checked the cap, then driven it for a few days to
> allow the test to run again and pass.
>
> OBD2 codes like this have to run and pass three times consecutively to turn
> the light off, and evap codes usually only run once per cold start. It
> won't hurt to drive it. If you are impatient, clear the DTC's after
> checking the cap. I am assuming you have access to a scanner, if you know
> what the code is.
>
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:7ggWb.15697$jx7.7185@news02.roc.ny...
>
>>Are you still under warranty? Take it to the dealer. (the only thing you
>>might check is gas cap present/tight... not that I'm familiar with your
>>code)
>>
>>--
>>JimG
>>80' CJ-7 258 CID
>>35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>>D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
>>4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
>>Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>>Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>>
>>"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>news:bVfWb.21609$GO6.1664@newsread3.news.atl.ear thlink.net...
>>
>>>I was driving to work this morning and noticed
>>>the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
>>>It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
>>>code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
>>>this code means? thanks for the help
>>>
>>>- Charles D.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

cd

You guys were right, it must have been the gas cap,
although I loosened and retightened it several times after
reading your posts, the light stayed on. But after I filled
up the tank this morning, Voila! (pronounced "what the hell?"
the light went out. Thanks

- Charles D



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Loose gas cap: http://www.wjjeeps.com/faultcodes.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> cd wrote:
>
>>I was driving to work this morning and noticed
>>the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
>>It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
>>code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
>>this code means? thanks for the help
>>
>> - Charles D.

cd

You guys were right, it must have been the gas cap,
although I loosened and retightened it several times after
reading your posts, the light stayed on. But after I filled
up the tank this morning, Voila! (pronounced "what the hell?"
the light went out. Thanks

- Charles D



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Loose gas cap: http://www.wjjeeps.com/faultcodes.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> cd wrote:
>
>>I was driving to work this morning and noticed
>>the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
>>It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
>>code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
>>this code means? thanks for the help
>>
>> - Charles D.

cd

You guys were right, it must have been the gas cap,
although I loosened and retightened it several times after
reading your posts, the light stayed on. But after I filled
up the tank this morning, Voila! (pronounced "what the hell?"
the light went out. Thanks

- Charles D



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Loose gas cap: http://www.wjjeeps.com/faultcodes.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> cd wrote:
>
>>I was driving to work this morning and noticed
>>the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
>>It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
>>code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
>>this code means? thanks for the help
>>
>> - Charles D.

mic canic

if the code keeps coming bac take the gas cap off and pry off the black part of
the cap from the white base and look at the metal inside the cap, if it's rusted
the gas cap is no good and needs replacing

Jerry Newton wrote:

> Jim is all over this one. That is a code for a small evaporative emissions
> leak, and is likely caused by a loose gas cap. Don't bother with the dealer
> until you have double checked the cap, then driven it for a few days to
> allow the test to run again and pass.
>
> OBD2 codes like this have to run and pass three times consecutively to turn
> the light off, and evap codes usually only run once per cold start. It
> won't hurt to drive it. If you are impatient, clear the DTC's after
> checking the cap. I am assuming you have access to a scanner, if you know
> what the code is.
>
> Jerry
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:7ggWb.15697$jx7.7185@news02.roc.ny...
> > Are you still under warranty? Take it to the dealer. (the only thing you
> > might check is gas cap present/tight... not that I'm familiar with your
> > code)
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> > "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > news:bVfWb.21609$GO6.1664@newsread3.news.atl.earth link.net...
> > > I was driving to work this morning and noticed
> > > the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
> > > It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
> > > code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
> > > this code means? thanks for the help
> > >
> > > - Charles D.
> > >
> >
> >

mic canic

if the code keeps coming bac take the gas cap off and pry off the black part of
the cap from the white base and look at the metal inside the cap, if it's rusted
the gas cap is no good and needs replacing

Jerry Newton wrote:

> Jim is all over this one. That is a code for a small evaporative emissions
> leak, and is likely caused by a loose gas cap. Don't bother with the dealer
> until you have double checked the cap, then driven it for a few days to
> allow the test to run again and pass.
>
> OBD2 codes like this have to run and pass three times consecutively to turn
> the light off, and evap codes usually only run once per cold start. It
> won't hurt to drive it. If you are impatient, clear the DTC's after
> checking the cap. I am assuming you have access to a scanner, if you know
> what the code is.
>
> Jerry
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:7ggWb.15697$jx7.7185@news02.roc.ny...
> > Are you still under warranty? Take it to the dealer. (the only thing you
> > might check is gas cap present/tight... not that I'm familiar with your
> > code)
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> > "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > news:bVfWb.21609$GO6.1664@newsread3.news.atl.earth link.net...
> > > I was driving to work this morning and noticed
> > > the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
> > > It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
> > > code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
> > > this code means? thanks for the help
> > >
> > > - Charles D.
> > >
> >
> >

mic canic

if the code keeps coming bac take the gas cap off and pry off the black part of
the cap from the white base and look at the metal inside the cap, if it's rusted
the gas cap is no good and needs replacing

Jerry Newton wrote:

> Jim is all over this one. That is a code for a small evaporative emissions
> leak, and is likely caused by a loose gas cap. Don't bother with the dealer
> until you have double checked the cap, then driven it for a few days to
> allow the test to run again and pass.
>
> OBD2 codes like this have to run and pass three times consecutively to turn
> the light off, and evap codes usually only run once per cold start. It
> won't hurt to drive it. If you are impatient, clear the DTC's after
> checking the cap. I am assuming you have access to a scanner, if you know
> what the code is.
>
> Jerry
>
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:7ggWb.15697$jx7.7185@news02.roc.ny...
> > Are you still under warranty? Take it to the dealer. (the only thing you
> > might check is gas cap present/tight... not that I'm familiar with your
> > code)
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
> > "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > news:bVfWb.21609$GO6.1664@newsread3.news.atl.earth link.net...
> > > I was driving to work this morning and noticed
> > > the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
> > > It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
> > > code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
> > > this code means? thanks for the help
> > >
> > > - Charles D.
> > >
> >
> >

Mike Romain

Or for sure you now need a new one because you just pried yours into
pieces...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

mic canic wrote:
>
> if the code keeps coming bac take the gas cap off and pry off the black part of
> the cap from the white base and look at the metal inside the cap, if it's rusted
> the gas cap is no good and needs replacing
>
> Jerry Newton wrote:
>
> > Jim is all over this one. That is a code for a small evaporative emissions
> > leak, and is likely caused by a loose gas cap. Don't bother with the dealer
> > until you have double checked the cap, then driven it for a few days to
> > allow the test to run again and pass.
> >
> > OBD2 codes like this have to run and pass three times consecutively to turn
> > the light off, and evap codes usually only run once per cold start. It
> > won't hurt to drive it. If you are impatient, clear the DTC's after
> > checking the cap. I am assuming you have access to a scanner, if you know
> > what the code is.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> > news:7ggWb.15697$jx7.7185@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Are you still under warranty? Take it to the dealer. (the only thing you
> > > might check is gas cap present/tight... not that I'm familiar with your
> > > code)
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> > >
> > > "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > news:bVfWb.21609$GO6.1664@newsread3.news.atl.earth link.net...
> > > > I was driving to work this morning and noticed
> > > > the "check engine" light was on in my 03 Rubicon.
> > > > It stayed on all day, and when I checked the error
> > > > code, it was "p 0442". anyone have any idea what
> > > > this code means? thanks for the help
> > > >
> > > > - Charles D.
> > > >
> > >
> > >