P0441 EVAP Purge Flow Fault on 2002 Chrysler T&C - Diagnosis and Fixes
I own a 2002 Chrysler T&C Limited with a 3.8L engine and 72,000 miles. Recently, the vehicle triggered a P0441 diagnostic code indicating an EVAP emission control system purge flow fault. Initially, I experienced a misfire on cylinder #2, which led me to replace the spark plugs and ignition wires—no improvement. After using a diagnostic tool, I replaced the #2 fuel injector, but 500 miles later, the P0441 code reappeared. The P0441 code means the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detected no purge flow when activating the purge solenoid during system testing. Importantly, this code typically sets only after a successful leak detection test—indicating that there are likely no leaks in the EVAP system. Therefore, the issue is most probably due to one of the following: a blocked purge hose, a faulty purge solenoid (most common), or a blockage in the carbon canister (less likely). To troubleshoot: 1. Start the engine and let it warm up fully. 2. Turn off the engine and restart it while keeping it at operating temperature. 3. Approximately 2 minutes after startup, the purge solenoid should cycle on and off. If not, there may be a failure in the system. The purge solenoid is typically located on the top front of the engine. Follow the black EVAP hose (which has a green cap at an access port) from the engine compartment to locate it—this hose ends just before the engine. The purge solenoid appears as a small black cylinder. Gently place your hand near it and feel for clicking during warm-up. I suspect the purge solenoid is the most likely culprit, especially given its commonality in 2002 Chrysler T&C models.
This P0441 code is very common on 2002 Chrysler T&C vehicles—especially with the 3.8L engine. Many owners report similar issues, so it's a well-documented problem.