Can anyone help with this? code P0441. it was about emissions. Just went to autozone and this is what they found.any ideas on where i should start? it said something about there being something going on with the PCM. sorry i cant give more info. i have a 97 1500 4x4 if that helps any also. thanks for the help in advance.

 

Evap canister most likely got gas in it, wetting the charcoal. You can get a replacement at www.rockauto.com or cut it open, clean it out, and replace with bone charcoal (that's used in aquarium filters -- all the same). Then, glue/weld it shut again. I get that same code from time to time, and I know it's my charcoal canister.

 

ok can u help me out a lil more by explaining where that is and such? im sorry, im new to my truck. i had a grand am gt before this so im still getting used to this engine and where everything is and how to deal with it.

 

Its a generic code for the evap. system indicating a flow problem. Purge solenoid might be faulty since that is what controls the flow from the canister to the throttle body. The PCM controls the solenoid. The solenoid is on the inside right front fender. Check the electrical connection and hoses.
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Maybe the 4x4 is different, but on my 1997, the solenoid is on the rear most part of the driver's side valve cover.

 

Thanks alot for your help guys. First i just went over the stuff and didnt see much that looked wrong so i just tightened my gas cap and reset the alarm and the check engine hasnt shown up yet so i will wait and see if that was the problem. please correct me if im wrong.

 

That's a start. Hell, it could very well be the gas cap as well.

 

Sorry, I missed the '97. Or maybe the webmaster messed up my post. If it was just the fuel cap though, that would set a "leak" code, maybe P0442. With a flow code showing, you most likely have a blockage or some other movement related problem.Your problem may come back after a few drive cycles.

 

ok well you will definately hear back from me if that light comes back on and in the meantime thanks for all the help.

 

didnt read the thread, but here you go


P0441 : Evaporative emission control system incorrect purge flow