hey guys i just got my accent 02 and was just wondering if anyone else had a similar problem. every time i get down to half a tank of gas the check engine light comes on so i hook up to my computer and i get that there is an error code of p0422 and that there is a small leak any ideas as to where it might be ? or wht might be leaking ive checked out my gas cap and it seems fine any other ideas would be great thanks

I get that code, and I think its beacuase I have a hole in my exhaust I have never got round to fixing. I think that code is for the O2 levels.

well that helps a little bit but i think im gona take it into a muffler shop anyway and get the cat removed and get a new muffler put in as well. thanks for the help.

First, removing the cat is illegal.

Most of the time, the CEL you are getting is from the gas cap. Are you making sure that it clicks at least 3 times when you replace it after filling the tank? If not, start doing that first. If you are clicking it 3 times and still getting the code, I would replace the cap.

This post has been edited by NovaResource: Apr 9 2008, 08:56 AM

removing the cat is legal if the year of the vehicle makes it legal i have checked into it and on an 02 depending on the emissions rate the cat can be removed and a resonator can be installed. also im not stupid the 1st thing i checked was the gas cap i even tried a new one and still getting the problem thanks for the somewhat help but next time try making your posts not sound like ur trying to talk to a ****. thanks

Talk about rude! I offer a suggestion and you insult me? Sorry that I didn't read your mind and know you tried a new gas cap. You said nothing about replacing it in your original post/question.

If you are such the expert, why are you still having a problem?

Sorry for trying to help.

well considering its in my first post

You said you CHECKED it. You didn not say you REPLACED it.

Help? I would not be shocked if you got a smack in the face.

hey guys just incase anyone was wondering there is a fix for this there is a rubber hose in the front of the car that gets cracked after time and it leaks air. if you are looking at your engine it is in the back on the left almost on the firewall of the engine compartment the parts can be bought at your local auto shop for around $10-$20 1 rubber hose and 2 clamps hope this helps someone else. ive posted a couple time since my first post and i have to say thanks for all the help guys and sorry i came off as a jack arse the first time around i was just really annoyed with the problems i was having and just ended up taking it out on you im sorry

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