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Can either of these codes cause my 1999 Oldsmobile bravada SUV to over heat: P0442 ornP1361 or P0117??

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OK, well P0442 is a leak in the fuel tank vapor recovery system so that is not the cause.

P1361 is a failed Oxygen sensor heater, so that is out.
P0117 Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor -low input Coolant thermostat, wiring short to earth, ECT sensor So that will not cause the engine to run hot (it will read hot), so I ask is the engine really getting hot or is it just showing that on the gage? Your coolant temperature sensor could be disconnected or defective or the wiring to it. Let me know more about the overheat and I will give you some ideas based on the info you provide. I suspect the sensor is working and the engine is getting hot.

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DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage . is the engine overheating or is just the temp gauge showing hot ?
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a thermistor. The control module supplies the ECT sensor with a reference voltage on the ECT signal circuit and a ground circuit. When the ECT sensor resistance is high, indicating a cold sensor, the ECT sensor signal voltage remains near the supplied voltage. The ECT sensor decreases the signal voltage as the ECT sensor resistance is low, indicating a warm sensor. The control module monitors the ECT sensor signal circuit voltage in order to calculate the engine temperature.
This DTC is designed to detect an ECT sensor signal voltage lower than the possible range of a normally operating ECT sensor.
After starting the engine, the ECT sensor temperature should rise steadily to about 90?°C (194?°F) then stabilize when the thermostat opens.
Check for an intermittent short to ground in the ECT sensor signal circuit. Move the VCM harness at various locations and monitor the ECT voltage on the scan tool. If the voltage varies, look for a short to ground in the area of the harness that caused the variance.
Use the Temperature vs. Resistance Value Table to test the coolant sensor at various temperature levels in order to evaluate the possibility of a skewed (mis-scaled) sensor. A skewed sensor could result in poor driveability concerns. Refer to Temperature vs Resistance .
An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:
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A poor connection


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Rubbed through wire insulation


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A broken wire inside the insulation

Thoroughly check any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
If a repair is necessary, refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
DTC P1361 Ignition Coil Control Circuit Low Voltage , This code no !
DTC P0442 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected This code wouldn't have anything to with overheating

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Code p 0442 refers to EVAP system so that is unlikely
check the fan operation and if you have a viscous fan hub ( fan clutch ) replace it
if you have electric fans , check coolant temperature sensor for operation , fuses , relay and fans
overheating is from low coolant levels , head gaskets/cracked heads, blocked radiator cores , fins flaking off core tubes, incorrect timing, blocked exhaust( cat converter)problem thermostat, over loading /over speeding, overdrive not engaging
if you over heating is predominately at lights , slow moving traffic or high engine rpms with low speed --check the fan operation and if it is viscous fan hub driven --replace the hub or if electric fans have that circuit checked out

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p0442 is a small leak somewhere in the emmission system, check the vacuum lines, or have a smoke test done, to find the leak.

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That means that there is a fuel evaporation leak detected in your fuel tank. Generally this means that your fuel cap is loose- go tighten it and see if the code goes away after driving your vehicle for awhile. The problem can also be holes in the evaporation hoses...but not likely.

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This job is a lot easier with two people but you can do it with 1 if you have to. Have someone sit inside and pump the brakes 3 or 4 times and on the 4th pump hold it to the floor(all the way to the floor and don't let up at all). While they hold it to the floor you take a little end wrench and (Starting on driver side front going to pass. front next then pass. back and so on) you should already have the tire off before pumping brakes. On the caliper(the thing that holds the pads) there is a little bleeder nut Should be near where your brake line goes into the caliper. Now while they hold the pedal down you loosen that nut just a little bit and it should spit a little bit then maybe some fluid will come out maybe not on the first time but it does happen. Just dont leave it open longer than a couple seconds. Just long enough for air to escape then tighten back down. Repeat all those steps about 4 or 5 times for each tire or until brake pedal feels hard to push in. Make sure while your bleeding that you check your master cylinder often if you let it run out u will have to start over from the beginning. Also make sure who ever is holding the pedal do not let up when bleeder valve is open. Same thing. I just wantedn to m

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P1442 usually gas cap. P1449 usually vent solenoid. P1441 usually always a faulty FTP sensor. Very problematic to Malibu, Grand Am Cavaliers and Aleros. That would be my first area to check. They are also known for poor wiring connections at the Left rear passthru connector to the fuel tank and vent solenoid, but not necessarily for that code.

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