P0442 + click,click,click on 2001 Cadillac STS

May 30, 2005 3 Replies

I have a 2001 STS which recently turned on the MIL and shows DTC P0442. I've check the obvious (gas cap is on tight), and temporarily cleared the code.



Coincidentally, I recently noticed that within a minutes of driving I hear a "Click,click,clik" from the back right. (Near the charcoal canister). Sounds like a solenoid.



Has anyone see this problem before? Are these symptoms connected?



I found the EVAP purge valve (at the throttle body), but there should be a second solenoid somewhere...



Thanks!



I think it is the vent vavle I'm hearing. Why would it click 3 times?

start, but over the past 2 years I don't recall this CLICK CLICK CLICK.

Does the valve normally cycle 3 times? Is it failing a leakdown test and then retrying twive?

Thanks

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