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I figured it was worth the investment, I headed to the nearest Harbor Freight and dropped $85.00 on a Cen-Tech OBD2/EOBD code reader. It also comes with some software, a USB-Serial Port cable and a ODB2-Serial Port cable.
In the parking lot, I hooked up up to my OBDII port and pulled the following information from the car.
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P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak).
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I erased the code (and the Check Engine Light). It did not reappear during my return trip.
Although I couldn't kill the "Service" reminder light, I was able to determine that emissions system *still* hasn't been fully set. I get an "INC" or "Not Ready" for several emissions systems. Looks like I need to find an abandoned stretch of road and complete the prescribed drive cycle.
It is a nice feeling knowing that I can read the codes on the fly.
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