The fuel tank filler cap and the Purge Volume Control Valve are the more common problems that will trigger the P0442 code on Nissan vehicles.
There is a factory Nissan service bulletin to help diagnose the P0442 code:
Nissan Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0442
There is a factory Nissan service bulletin for the 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan:
2008 Nissan Altima Sedan Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0442
Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
The cost to diagnose the P0442 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Malfunction is detected when EVAP control system has a leak, EVAP control system does not operate properly.
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