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P0441Powertrain

Evaporative emission system purge flow fault

Where to start

The purge flow is not as intended. Look at the purge valve: stuck open it gives a hard start after refuelling and hunting idle; stuck closed, a petrol smell near the tank.

A code is not a diagnosis. It says which check failed, not which part to replace. Clearing it without repair only means the car will report it again in a few trips.

How to put together a report a mechanic will actually read

We have a detailed piece on thisThe fuel cap: codes P0455, P0442 and P0457

How the code is built

Letter — the systemPowertrain: engine and transmission
Common or the maker's ownGeneric code: the same on every car
Which part of the engineEmission controls: catalyst, EGR, fuel vapour
Number of the faultThe serial number inside that group — it does not say how serious the fault is

All codes in «Canister and purge valves»

How the app helps

CarScan reads this code from your car through an OBD-II adapter, shows whether it is active now or only stored, names the module that reported it, and puts it into a plain-text report for your mechanic.

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