Detection Condition

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Detection Condition
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DTC P0442 indicates a leak has been detected as small as 0.04" (1 mm) in EVAP canister purge valve solenoid system. There is less than 2.5 in. H2O (0.625 kPa) bleed-up over 15 seconds at 75 percent fuel fill. Bleed-up and evaluation time vary as a function of fuel fill level. Vapor generation limit is more than 2.5 in. H2O (0.625 kPa) over 120 seconds.

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