diagnostic codes
02-14-2004, 10:36 AM
#21
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Re: diagnostic codes
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.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
02-14-2004, 10:36 AM
#22
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Re: diagnostic codes
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.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
02-15-2004, 09:03 AM
#23
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Re: diagnostic codes
of course mike with you and your great tech ability you would have known that can be
taken apart and snapped bac together but i expect it from a amateur trying to give
out professional advice on nothing he knows about including laws about warrantys
********
Mike Romain wrote:
> 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.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
taken apart and snapped bac together but i expect it from a amateur trying to give
out professional advice on nothing he knows about including laws about warrantys
********
Mike Romain wrote:
> 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.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
02-15-2004, 09:03 AM
#24
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Re: diagnostic codes
of course mike with you and your great tech ability you would have known that can be
taken apart and snapped bac together but i expect it from a amateur trying to give
out professional advice on nothing he knows about including laws about warrantys
********
Mike Romain wrote:
> 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.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
taken apart and snapped bac together but i expect it from a amateur trying to give
out professional advice on nothing he knows about including laws about warrantys
********
Mike Romain wrote:
> 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.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
02-15-2004, 09:03 AM
#25
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Posts: n/a
Re: diagnostic codes
of course mike with you and your great tech ability you would have known that can be
taken apart and snapped bac together but i expect it from a amateur trying to give
out professional advice on nothing he knows about including laws about warrantys
********
Mike Romain wrote:
> 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.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
taken apart and snapped bac together but i expect it from a amateur trying to give
out professional advice on nothing he knows about including laws about warrantys
********
Mike Romain wrote:
> 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.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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