Infiniti P0446 Evaporative Emission Vent System Performance

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0446 Infiniti

Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0446 Infiniti definition:
Evap vent valve has only one purpose. It closes in order to seal the vent so the EVAP system can pressurize and ensure there are no leaks. Evap vent valve is usually supplied Batt. voltage with key on. The ECM’s driver controls the ground, and when grounded, activates the valve (closing it). If the ECM detects a short to ground, and open,or a short to battery voltage on the control circuit, P0446 Infiniti will set. Code also may refer to ECM detecting that EVAP system is unable to achieve or maintain vacuum during test.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0446 Infiniti
There will be no obvious symptoms to driver, other than MIL illumination.

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0446 Infiniti
A code P0446 Infiniti could mean one or more of the following has happened: Faulty vent valve Open, short or excessive resistance on Vent valve control circuit Blockage of vent valve Bad PCM

Possible Solutions

With a P0446 Infiniti OBD-II trouble code, here are some things to try: Replace Vent valve Repair open, short, or resistance problem in control circuit Repair open, or short, or resistance problem in power circuit Replace PCM

Related Codes

P0440 Infiniti P0441 Infiniti P0442 Infiniti P0443 Infiniti P0453 Infiniti P0455 Infiniti P0456 Infiniti


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Infiniti:

,2013 Infiniti M35h GT,2013 Infiniti JX,2013 Infiniti FX,2011 Infiniti QX,2011 Infiniti M35h,2011 Infiniti M,2011 Infiniti JX Concept,2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe,2011 Infiniti EX30d,2009 Infiniti G37,2009 Infiniti FX50,2009 Infiniti FX37,2009 Infiniti FX35,2009 Infiniti Essence Concept,2009 Infiniti EX37,2008 Infiniti QX56,2008 Infiniti M45x,2008 Infiniti M45s,2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe,2008 Infiniti EX35,2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan,2007 Infiniti EX Concept,2006 Infiniti QX56,2006 Infiniti Q45,2006 Infiniti M45,2006 Infiniti M35x,2006 Infiniti M35,2006 Infiniti FX45,2005 Infiniti Q45,2005 Infiniti G35,2005 Infiniti FX45,2004 Infiniti QX56,2004 Infiniti M45 Concept,2004 Infiniti I35,2003 Infiniti QX4,2003 Infiniti Q45,2003 Infiniti M45,2003 Infiniti I35,2003 Infiniti G35,2003 Infiniti FX45,2003 Infiniti FX35

 

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