When the vacuum leak is...
Not exact matches
Given that it only happens
when it's warm I am thinking there must be a
vacuum leak and for a moment it sucks in too much air.
If there's a
vacuum leak, then it can act just like you're hitting the pedal as it can introduce additional air into the system - just like what happens
when the throttle is opened up.
If the power booster is broken it could induce a very large
vacuum leak when you hit the breaks.
When I get the chance I plan on checking my
Vacuum lines for
leaks.
When the 2.5 l
vacuum pump fails it will cause an engine oil
leak.
However since it happens
when the car is not moving, then I'd suspect a
vacuum leak.
I've covered it to try and pinpoint a
vacuum leak, idle RPM drops slightly and then
when I release it it almost stalls the engine.
This means there is more air than usual such as a
vacuum leak or EGR opening up
when it's not supposed to.
When you are getting the idle control valve replaced, your mechanic should inspect the
vacuum lines for
leaks.
When emission controls started to proliferate in the late»60s, some cars had literally dozens of
vacuum lines and connections, and any one of them represented a potential
vacuum leak.
The booster uses engine
vacuum to assist the brake pedal so
when it fails, you can get a
vacuum leak,...
Inspects
vacuum hoses and fuel vapor lines and EVAP
vacuum lines for breaks or bends (these lines can be very long so time should be taken
when inspecting them; it may be necessary to use a smoke machine to find
leaks successfully, especially small
leaks that are difficult to see)
You may have an engine
vacuum leak that is only there
when cold and seals up as engine warms.
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.