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1st Gen Tacoma 3.4L Code P0441

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sandersgtn, Oct 17, 2024.

  1. Oct 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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    I've seen several posts on code P0441. Here's mine.
    - Bought the Double Cab 4wd 3.4L last May with code P0441. Dealer said hose was missing from gas tank to EVAP system.
    - When replacing exhaust system I spotted missing hose and replaced. Code did not go away.
    - Looked for other cracked or missing hoses. None found.
    - Replaced gas cap with new OEM cap from local dealer. $32. Code did not go away.
    - Noticed that gas tank had vacuum when removing cap. Decided to replace pressure sensor from eBay. BINGO! P0441 code gone. New code P0420 appears.
    - New code apparently related to upstream air/fuel sensor. Purchased new upstream 02 sensor from eBay. BINGO! No codes.
    In hindsight, since the gas tank had vacuum when I removed the old gas cap, I probably didn't need to replace with new gas cap.
     
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    better to replace gas cap now than failing inspection and shop charges you $45 for a AM one!
    Money well spent.
     
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    No inspections here in TN...
     
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    Caps are a common issue. Not bad insurance
     
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    - Noticed that gas tank had vacuum when removing cap. Decided to replace pressure sensor from eBay. BINGO! P0441 code gone.

    Do you have a part number for that "pressure sensor"?
     
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    Did you clear all codes and they reappeared or are you expecting them to self clear?
     
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    I disconnected the battery. No codes reappeared.
     
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    Correction - I had the upstream O2 sensor "heater circuit" code appear after fixing the emissions code with the pressure sensor. I replaced the upstream 02 sensor and no more codes.
    In all cases as chasing codes, I disconnected battery to reset.
    Good luck!
     
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    Some codes, especially evap codes are 2 trip codes meaning that the truck has to complete 2 cold start cycles.
     
  12. Nov 24, 2024 at 6:45 AM
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    Didn't know that. I did have a "check engine" light after replacing pressure sensor. Restarted several times and light didn't reset. Went to local Advance Auto to check code and discovered new upstream 02 sensor code. EVAP code was gone and replaced with new. Proceeded with O2 sensor replacement and now good.
    Thx
     

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