Ok so here goes my very first post..wooho.. ok so inspection failed today for several reasons .. found info on most but i need to get my check engine light fixed and have no clue why it isn't working in the first place so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the Status section,
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First off, we'll need to know if you've got a Sedan or Coupe. The trim and engine size will be extremely helpful here.
Second, having the check engine light on could be as simple as a loose/bad gas cap, or any number of sensors, etc. Please get your codes read and post back so we can help you. Without those, it's like leaving your doctor a message that "I'm not feeling well, what's wrong with me?". The more detail you can give us, the better the advice we can give back

Welcome to the forum.

 

Ok the check engine light doesn't work @ all.. Won't even cut on.. But he was still able to get trouble codes p0440 and 0441.. And it's a sedan.. Hope that helps

 

OK. So when you first turn the car on, the Check Engine Light doesn't come on with the rest of the lights during the "test"?
If that's the case, and we know you ARE getting codes, you likely just have a burned out bulb :-P They're very easy to fix, just remove the cluster (one of the 2g guys here can help with this part), the holders twist out.

For what it's worth, some shady used car places will remove the bulb to hide some simple issues. Personally my bulb is burned out, but as long as the computer can get codes where I live, it's OK. On my old S10 Blazer, I had taped over it, since I had a very expensive sensor fail, and it wasn't worth replacing it.

Both of your codes go hand in hand. And neither will affect how your car performs, but presents emissions issues, which is why the Check Engine Light should be on.

Your Codes:
A code P0440 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
* The gas cap is not installed or working properly
* The purge solenoid has failed
* The canister is plugged and not working properly
Possible Solutions
With a P0440 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try:
* Remove and reinstall the gas cap (Just get a new one, they're cheap anyways), clear the code, and drive for a day and see if the codes come back.
* Inspect the EVAP system for cuts/holes in tubes/hoses
* Inspect for damaged or disconnected hoses around the Evap purge solenoid
* Check and/or replace the sensor
* Check and/or replace the purge valve
* Have a professional use a smoke machine to detect leaks


A code P0441 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
* Bad vacuum switch
* Broken or damaged EVAP line or canister
* Open in PCM purge command circuit
* Open or short in Voltage feed circuit to Purge Solenoid
* Faulty purge solenoid
* Restriction in EVAP solenoid, line or canister
* Corrosion or resistance in purge connector
* Bad PCM
Possible Solutions
With a P0441 OBD-II trouble code, diagnosis can be tricky at times. Here are some things to try:
* Common Chrysler fix - Replace Leak Detection Pump / LDP
* Repair damaged EVAP lines or canister
* Repair open or short in voltage feed circuit to Purge Solenoid
* Repair open in PCM purge command circuit
* Replace purge Solenoid
* Replace vacuum switch
* Repair restriction in Evap line or canister or soleniod
* Repair resistance in purge connector
* Replace PCM