This bulletin applies to 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/RVR vehicles. The vent solenoid bracket attached to the evaporative canister may be susceptible to bending and cause DTC P0442 to the stored in the ECM.
Note the example of a bent solenoid bracket (right).
This bulletin applies to 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/RVR vehicles. The vent solenoid bracket attached to the evaporative canister may be susceptible to bending and cause DTC P0442 to the stored in the ECM.
During this DTC troubleshooting, a visual inspection of the vent solenoid bracket may assist in proper diagnosis. Also inspect the hose clamps around the evaporative canister and ensure that they are positioned correctly. If either of these conditions are present, repositioning the parts may correct the issue. You can force the monitor to run with MUT-III to determine if the repair was successful.
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