hi guys this is Sarah from The Savvy professor and in today's video we'll discuss how to fix the p0441 error code p0441 is an error code that indicates an issue with the evaporative emissions control system or evap think of it like having a leaking coffee cup lid and when you fill up the cup with coffee but the lid isn't tightly sealed the coffee spills out similarly the EVAP system prevents fuel Vapors from escaping into the atmosphere but if there's an issue with the system the fuel Vapors manage to escape resulting in harmful emissions this error isn't serious as it doesn't affect the drivability of the vehicle however it leads to increased emissions and decreased fuel economy so what are the common signs to look out for when checking for this error number one gas smell if you smell gasoline when you start your car or while driving it may indicate a problem with the EVAP system number two failed emissions test ap041 code may cause your vehicle to fail an emissions test as it may be emitting harmful gases into the environment number three difficulty starting a p0441 code may cause your car to have difficulty starting as the engine may not be receiving the right amount of fuel the following are some of the common causes faulty purge valve failed charcoal canister broken or cracked EVAP system hoses or tubes finally let's look at the best Solutions you can apply to fix this issue number one replace the purge valve locate the purge valve on or near the engine disconnect the electrical connector and vacuum hose from the valve replace the old valve and reattach the electrical connector and vacuum hose clear the error code using an OBD2 scanner number two replace the charcoal canister locate the charcoal canister under the vehicle near the fuel tank disconnect the hoses and electrical connector from the canister replace the old canister and reattach anything disconnected earlier clear the error code number three repair or replace damaged hoses or tubes locate the damaged hoses or tubes in the EVAP system replace any damaged hoses or tubes ensure that all connections are properly sealed and tightened clear the error code thanks for watching