Possible causes
– Missing Fuel cap
– Incorrect fuel filler cap used
– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap
– Vent control valve harness is open or shorted
– Vent control valve circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty vent control valve
– Incorrect fuel filler cap used
– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap
– Vent control valve harness is open or shorted
– Vent control valve circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty vent control valve
When is the obd code mean?
The P0446 codes triggered when an improper voltage signal is sent to Engine Control Module (ECM) through EVAP canister vent control valve.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
– Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
P0446 KIA OBD Code Description