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2001 Dodge Caravan Diagnostic Codes


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Big_Klondike
07-28-2005, 06:42 AM
Does anyone know what a P044.2 and P045.5 diagnostic code on a 2001 g.caravan means? I'm stationed in Korea and can't find anyone that knows how to read it out.
Thanks

wireman2
07-28-2005, 08:41 AM
SYMPTOM
P0455-EVAP LEAK MONITOR LARGE LEAK DETECTED

TEST NOTE
This symptom is diagnosed using the test P0442-EVAP LEAK MONITOR MEDIUM (.040) LEAK DETECTED.

WHEN MONITORED
Immediately after a cold start, with battery/ambient temperature between 4 °C (40 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F) and coolant temperature within -12 °C (10 °F) of battery/ambient.

SET CONDITION
There is a leak larger than 0.080" in the evaporative system.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

* Confirmed leak in the EVAP system
* Intermittent LDP monitor failure

check that gas cap is tight.

Big_Klondike
07-29-2005, 05:52 PM
Thanks wireman. Cap is tight...even bought a new one, problem still registers. Any other ideas?

wireman2
07-30-2005, 03:03 PM
No sorry, that is what was shown on Alldata.com for those codes.

GTP Dad
07-30-2005, 07:51 PM
Check the hoses leading to the charcoal canister on the underside of the van. It is possible that one of the hoses has come loose or gotten caught on something that caused it to break. The gas cap issue usually will go away quickly. If you still have the problem then the hoses are probably the cause.

There is also a purge solenoid located under the hood that may have malfunctioned. Doubtful but you can check it to see if the vacuum lines are still good leading to the solenoid.

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