I've been away for a bit, but now must come humbly crawling back looking for help.
'07 LT coupe, just so you don't have to look all the way down at my signature. No mechanical mods whatsoever.
I just got my car back from the shop last Monday (13th) after getting transmission pan replaced (had an "oops" moment with the fill caps where the fuel trucks fill the underground tanks). I did not drive the car again until I took it to work and back on Friday the 17th. No issues. Took it out Friday night and the dang CEL comes on. Have a code scanner at home and wasn't far away so brought it on home. It gave P0442....Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak). Before we even pulled the code I checked the gas cap and it was on tightly. However, this is an aftermarket replacement cap bought a few years ago after the stock one came apart.
So now I have questions:
1)could the dealer have screwed something up when they looked at the transmission? I wouldn't think that transmission and emissions were relevant, but it seems rather convenient that I would have another problem within the same week I just got it back. Called them and politely asked about CELs and they said this particular problem wasn't covered under engine warranty.:notrust: (I had to check, ya know?)
2)how do I fix the problem? Cleared the code Friday night and drove the car every day since. It just came back on today. I'm female and usually driving alone- I don't want the CEL staying on if it's caused by something minor that most folks would ignore. I am mechanically ignorant, but my bf can fix stuff if he knows what to look for.
starting to wonder if I am a victim of "car-ma", LOL. I was thinking of selling the car anyway, but then all of this crap started happening so I guess I'm stuck with it for now.
'07 LT coupe, just so you don't have to look all the way down at my signature. No mechanical mods whatsoever.
I just got my car back from the shop last Monday (13th) after getting transmission pan replaced (had an "oops" moment with the fill caps where the fuel trucks fill the underground tanks). I did not drive the car again until I took it to work and back on Friday the 17th. No issues. Took it out Friday night and the dang CEL comes on. Have a code scanner at home and wasn't far away so brought it on home. It gave P0442....Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak). Before we even pulled the code I checked the gas cap and it was on tightly. However, this is an aftermarket replacement cap bought a few years ago after the stock one came apart.
So now I have questions:
1)could the dealer have screwed something up when they looked at the transmission? I wouldn't think that transmission and emissions were relevant, but it seems rather convenient that I would have another problem within the same week I just got it back. Called them and politely asked about CELs and they said this particular problem wasn't covered under engine warranty.:notrust: (I had to check, ya know?)
2)how do I fix the problem? Cleared the code Friday night and drove the car every day since. It just came back on today. I'm female and usually driving alone- I don't want the CEL staying on if it's caused by something minor that most folks would ignore. I am mechanically ignorant, but my bf can fix stuff if he knows what to look for.
starting to wonder if I am a victim of "car-ma", LOL. I was thinking of selling the car anyway, but then all of this crap started happening so I guess I'm stuck with it for now.