What can cause the code P0446: - faulty vent control valve - blockage at the vent hose, vent filter or vent control valve - open or short in the vent control valve circuit - bad charcoal canister -
EVAP system leak - faulty EVAP system pressure sensor - bad vacuum switching valve (VSV)(Toyota, Lexus)- stuck open purge valve (solenoid) Examples: - A GM technical service bulletin for 1999 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra describes a problem when if the vehicle is driven in dusty environment, the dust can enter into the canister vent hose and cause restricted air flow that can set the code P0446.
So far, I have replaced 2 air sensors, a catalytic converter, a speed sensor, fixed
an EVAP system leak.
Not exact matches
I bet you've got a
leak in the
EVAP system that's allowing fuel vapors out.
The EPA started to require that
leaking gasoline fumes be reduced to virtually zero, and the
EVAP system on every current car is controlled largely by — you guessed it — engine vacuum.
The smoke will come out of any area of the
EVAP system that is
leaking.
The P2403 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is an indication that the evaporative emission (
EVAP) control
system leak detection pump sensor has an open circuit.
The code was for the «
evap»
system, therefore, if it wasn't repaired correctly the first time, why not keep the vehicle and go through the entire «
evap»
system and find the
leak, which is what was finally done.
During the
leak test, the ECM seals off the
EVAP system by closing both, the vent control valve and the purge control valve (solenoid).
The vent control valve closes when the ECM performs the
leak test of the
EVAP system.
It closes when the engine computer tests the
EVAP system for
leaks.
Nissan Maxima problems: Common problems include a faulty alternator, noisy timing chain, oil and coolant
leaks and the «service engine soon» (emission control related) issues like bad camshaft position sensor (CMP) or crankshaft position sensor (CKP), dirty air flow sensor, faulty ignition coils, catalytic converter,
EVAP system issues.