2000 SL2 -- SES Light -- Will It Pass Inspection

I own a 2000 SL2 with 15000 miles in the state of New York. Since
12990 miles and 2 days past warranty expiration, I have had car in for
service for the same SES code - P0442 and Saturn dealership os unable
to repair. They have no idea what is wrong. I am worried about it
passing inspection in New York State. Also, I am worried about being
able to sell this car or use it for a trade-in. Any comments?

George

 

I have an older Chliton's repair manual (1991-1998) that says a code P0442
is an EVAP Canister Purge (system) with a fault description of "Small Leak
Detected".

Is there another dealer in your area you could try?

Anyone else care to take a guess on this one?

 

"Unable to repair" is just not something a dealer is supposed to say. What
diagnostic steps did they attempt?

If the diagnostics don't indicate a bad fuel tank pressure sensor, they're
supposed to connect an EVAP smoke generating device to the system and check
for leaks with an ultrasonic leak detector. Possible leak areas given
include the fuel cap, EVAP canister, fuel sender assembly O-ring, or fuel
filler neck, or any of the hoses/connections to these components.