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2000 Hyundai Elantra .New to me car . Went to fill gas and the pump kept turning off (due to back pressure?) when done service engine light turned on and fuel gauge seemed sluggish and inaccurate. Code PO442 Also upon further inspection canister behind left rear tire is dangling due to rusted strap. what do you think. PS car runs fine

Vehicle: 2000 Hyundai Elantra

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You should try to repair the loose canister first. The vapor gases in the fuel tank escape from the tank through the canister. Since the canister is loose one of the hoses is probably kinked blocking the vapor release from the fuel tank.

P0442 HYUNDAI - EVAP System Leak Detected Small Leak

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p0442_hyundai.html

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