How to repair ems leak on 2005 Toyota Matrix

Asked by Domani_2341 Mar 15, 2017 at 11:14 AM about the 2005 Toyota Matrix FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How to repair Evaporative Emission System leak

3 Answers
224,145

Rowefast answered 7 years ago

P0442 TOYOTA - EVAP System Small Leak Detected...Possible causes; Missing or loose fuel cap, Incorrect fuel filler cap used, Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close, Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap, EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks, EVAP system hose leaking, Fuel tank leaking...www.autocodes.com/uploads/toyota/EG051-06.pdf

Mark helpful
13,600

Karmon answered 7 years ago

have it scanned for codes, take it to a shop that has a smoke machine

Mark helpful
13,600

Karmon answered 7 years ago

ok, make sure you have correct gas cap, put it on until it clicks 2-3 times, have code reset, maintain ~2/3 full tank and drive it for a bit.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Matrix

Looking for a Used Matrix in your area?

CarGurus has 134 nationwide Matrix listings starting at $1,999.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Toyota Matrix Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Sam Samir
    Reputation
    320
  • #2
    dynasg2009
    Reputation
    310
  • #3
    Cyndy Crane
    Reputation
    290
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Corolla
151 Great Deals out of 2,438 listings starting at $4,295
Used Toyota RAV4
100 Great Deals out of 2,715 listings starting at $2,500
Used Pontiac Vibe
28 listings starting at $4,800
Used Toyota Camry
60 Great Deals out of 1,072 listings starting at $3,995
Used Honda Civic
195 Great Deals out of 4,054 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Yaris
18 Great Deals out of 242 listings starting at $3,500
Used Toyota Highlander
26 Great Deals out of 777 listings starting at $6,500
Used Toyota Sienna
42 Great Deals out of 869 listings starting at $3,000
Used Honda CR-V
88 Great Deals out of 4,524 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Tundra
31 Great Deals out of 1,361 listings starting at $6,255
Used Toyota Prius
10 Great Deals out of 165 listings starting at $4,988

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.