Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0446 Jeep
Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0446 Jeep 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 Jeep 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 Jeep
There will be no obvious symptoms to driver, other than MIL illumination.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0446 Jeep
A code P0446 Jeep 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 Jeep 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
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Jeep:
,2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab,2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary,2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk,2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude,2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition,2012 Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept,2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty MW3,2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic,2012 Jeep Wrangler,2012 Jeep Liberty Arctic,2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8,2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Concept,2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave,2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops,2011 Jeep Wrangler,2011 Jeep Patriot,2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK Version,2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee,2011 Jeep Compass,2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV,2009 Jeep Patriot EV,2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited UK Version,2008 Jeep Wrangler UK Version,2008 Jeep Renegade Concept,2008 Jeep Patriot Back Country Concept,2008 Jeep Liberty,2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited UK Version,2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland UK Version,2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee,2008 Jeep EV Concept,2008 Jeep Cherokee,2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon,2007 Jeep Trailhawk Concept,2007 Jeep Patriot UK Version,2007 Jeep Patriot,2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK Version,2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 UK Version,2007 Jeep Compass UK Version,2007 Jeep Compass,2007 Jeep Commander UK Version,2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8,2006 Jeep Commander 4×4 Limited 5.7 HEMI,2005 Jeep Wrangler UK Version,2005 Jeep Patriot Concept,2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade 3.7,2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited,2005 Jeep Hurricane Concept,2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Limited,2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept,2005 Jeep Compass Concept,2005 Jeep Cherokee UK Version,2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,2004 Jeep Rescue Concept,2003 Jeep Treo Concept,2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee UK Version,2003 Jeep Cherokee UK Version,2003 Jeep Cherokee Renegade,2002 Jeep Willys2 Concept
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