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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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PO456 - Something to do with a small leak

This code was set the other day on my 03 2500 hemi 4X4.
Does anyone know where I should start looking in regards to this code?

Any advice will be apreciated.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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www.dodge-ram.at/service_tips/DTC_Code.htm

You Can check this out... list a ton of codes.. and mentions your being a leak in the Evap system... Hope it helps..
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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If the code states leak in evap system, first place to check is the gas cap. Bad seals/not screwed on all the way can pop that code. Hopefully that's it; it's easy to check and cheap to replace.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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if you filled up within in the last couple of days and then u got this code....make sure the gas cap clicks at least 3 times and if it still comes back then replace the gas cap
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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My 2003 QuadCab Ram w/4.7 had both the P0456 and the P0442 code and traced it to the purge cannister located under the chassis right under drivers side. One hose that has a bend at each end had a large slit where it fastens w/out a clamp and was almost off! Did quick fix and fastened it back and wrapped it with black elect. tape and used clamp to secure it back on. Reset my codes by pulling fuse # 19 and turning key on and then replacing the fuse back! No check engine light but now back on with only 1 code which now reads P 0344 and now trying to figure it out using the forum.
 
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Old May 15, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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Ya i get this code too and I noticed it comes on when i have a gas pump that really has a high rate of flow. I usually half gas it in and never see the light. When I get a pump that really shoots the gas in the tank I see it come on for a few days.
 
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