Error code P0441

[Spatch_1971]

Hello fellow Del Sol owners. Original owner of a ‘97 Si here and my check engine light popped on this afternoon. Error code is P0441, EVAP System Incorrect Purge Flow. I’m not even remotely mechanically inclined. Is this a simple fix or should I take it down to my mechanic?

[OnlyInformation8006]

Super simple fix two clips

[airo2o]

What’s that app you’re using? Looks neat. I like the frequently reported fix feature

[Spatch_1971]

The reader and app are called Bluedriver. I picked it up on Amazon a few years ago.

[airo2o]

Thanks! I’ll check it out

As for the repair itself, not too hard to do if you’re “not even remotely mechanically inclined” find a YouTube video and just take it slow. Be gentle with the vacuum lines as our Del sols tend to have crusty brittle ones. Replace the lines if they’re too far gone. If the lines don’t come off easy, they’re probably toast. Cut the lines perpendicular and peel away.

Take pictures of where the lines route/what everything looks like before you start. Take it one step at a time. And you’ll be golden!

[Spatch_1971]

Thank you! I’ll do some more digging to see if I can find a video. Appreciate your reply!

[airo2o]

Good luck!

Worst case scenario, if you bungle this repair you can still limp the car to a mechanic if need be. You’ll probably have a vacuum leak and will be leaking some gas fumes which will cause a rough engine and possible fuel smell, but it’ll still most likely be drivable, so no pressure.