P0440 – Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
- System
- Emissions
- Dashboard light
- Check engine light (MIL)
- Check-engine blink code
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- Applies to
- Generic OBD-II meaning. Not every code is used by this car.
- Description
- Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
- Detection / symptoms
- 1.Check engine light on 2.You likely won't notice any drivability problems
- Possible causes
- 1.The gas cap is not installed or working properly 2.The purge solenoid has failed 3.The canister is plugged and not working properly
- What to check
- 1.Read the code and live data with an OBD-II scanner 2.Look for exhaust or vacuum leaks and check the wiring of the sensor or valve 3.Test the part before replacing it 4.Fix the cause, clear the code and test-drive
- Confidence
- medium (generic OBD-II definition, not checked against the factory manual for this car)
Generic OBD-II meaning (obd-codes.com), not checked against this car's factory manual. Clear the code and test-drive to confirm it returns. Search all fault codes · Common problems · Warning lights