Posts Tagged: Evaporative Emission Control System
P1443 Evaporative Emission Control System Vacuum System
Fix code P1443 Evaporative Emission Control System Vacuum System – Purge Control Valve Solenoid If you have a P1443 Evaporative Emission Control System Vacuum System – Purge Control Valve Solenoid trouble code, this post will help you understand what it is and how to fix it. The evaporative emission control system checks to make sure there are no leaks in the lines that run from the gas tank to the charcoal canister and up to the engine. It also checks to make sure the gas cap is sealing correctly. When you … Read More
P0455 code: What it means and how to fix it
Learn how to diagnose and fix a P0455 code — Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Gross Leak) If your vehicle’s check engine light is illuminated and you retrieve a P0455 code, that means you have an issue with the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System. This system is designed to prevent gasoline vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. A P0455 code specifically points to a leak detected in the EVAP system. The Evaporative Emissions system applies a vacuum to the fuel system after you fill with gas. If the system … Read More
P0446 Fix: Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control
How to fix a P0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction The evaporative emission control system checks to make sure there are no leaks in the lines that run from the gas tank to the charcoal canister and up to the engine. It also checks to make sure the gas cap is sealing correctly. One common trouble code is a P0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction What the vent solenoid does When you fill your car with gas, the fuel vapors are absorbed by the … Read More
P0443 fix: Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction
P0443 Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction The key to diagnosing a P0443 is in its definition: Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction. That means the computer has detected a circuit issue. That can be caused by an open in the purge valve solenoid windings, a short to ground in the valve’s windings, a bad or corroded electrical connector to the valve, or a wiring harness issue. If you really want to do a P0443 fix once, don’t automatically assume it’s a bad purge … Read More