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need help on getting the codes gone

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by alexlies, Feb 18, 2011.

  1. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM
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    my 2002 4wd dc trd is throwing these codes

    -p0440- bad gas cap or loose or evap stuff loose or not conected
    -p0441- leak in evap system or faulty purge vsv or blocked vsv
    -p0446- faulty ccv vent control solenoid

    replaced gas cap from stealership gave it 2 days for the light to go off, still hasnt?


    checked the general area of the evap system and checked connections and found no problems.

    any ideas on what i can test or check? where is the ccv vent control

    oh and the truck doesnt run any different from normal.

    any imput is appriciated thank you
     
  2. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:16 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Both of the referenced VSV are located under the hood above the DS wheel well. See page 2; V4 and V11. They easy to replace.

    You can also remove the battery NEG cable for a few minutes to clear the codes.
     
  3. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.

    The bad gas cap can cause all of those codes to pop up. I would reset the ECM and see if they pop back up.
     
  4. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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    oh so even if i did fix it with the gas cap the light wont go off till i reset it?
     
  5. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM
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    correct, disconnect the neg battery cable for about 5 minutes and you should be good to go.
     
  6. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM
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    thanks
     
  7. Mar 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    Not trying to hijack your thread, but I was wondering how everything turned out for you?

    My truck is throwing the same 3 codes, I just ordered a Stant gas cap, which is supposed to be an OE replacement. I am hoping this will solve the problem, otherwise I'll be troubleshooting as you did.
     
  8. Mar 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM
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    i bought a new cap and took off my neg battery terminal for 10 sec and prob fixed. do you have a body lift?
     
  9. Mar 15, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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    No, no body lift. I'm getting the new cap in the mail tomorrow so hopefully that will solve my problems as well!

    Your truck looks good by the way. What kind and how much of a lift do you have and how much did it cost you, if you don't mind me asking.
     
  10. Mar 15, 2011 at 5:51 PM
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    yea after you get the cap do the battery thing to reset the light, it should stay gone.

    i have fabtechs kinda basic adjustable coil overs with light racing ucas and rear fabtech leafs with a inch and a half block. suspention is about 3 1/2 inches of lift and i have a one inch body lift. reason i ask about body lift is cause when i did mine it pulled on my gas spout, and pulled it in a bit and my cap couldnt get a good seal soi think thats why the light came on,so i fixed that but still bought a cap.

    got my suspention setup for 500 bucks used and body lift for 140 and uca for 400

    just waiting on rims and tires now!!
     
  11. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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    Who makes a decent BL kit? I'd like to put a 3" lift on my truck, don't think a suspension lift is in the budget right now.. plus I don't do a whole lot of off roading.
     
  12. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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    cant go wrong with toytec but i would stay away from the body lift if you can. try saving up and getting like a OME lift from them. for a little bit more money you can have almost a new suspension.
     
  13. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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    got it from wheelers off road. i love my one inch
     

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