SOURCE: I have a 2001 Sienna and havs the P0446 code. What
Evaporative emissions control vent circuit low http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_OBDII_code_P0446_Evaporative_emissions_control_vent_circuit_low_mean
SOURCE: Evaporative Emmission System Malfuction----p0446
Possible leaks, clogs, malfunctioning VSVs (vacuum switching valves), and faulty Evap charcoal canister. This system is designed to remove harmful vapors in the fuel system and preventing these vapors to enter the atmosphere, regulate fuel pressure, by sending it into the combustion chamber to be burnt.
Diagnostics for P0446:
1. Inspect vacuum hoses and pipes
between EVAP (Purge) VSV and
Charcoal Canister for leaks.
2. Replace Vapor Pressure VSV and
Canister.
Hopefully this helps
SOURCE: Code P0441 and P0446. What does it mean?
Both codes are with the EVAP SYSTEM, there are numerous items it could be. A repair shop that does Toyotas or the delaler would be the best to check it out for you. Its not anything that will leave you walking or disable the car.
Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction A code P0446 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
With a P0446 OBD-II trouble code, here are some things to try:
A code P0446 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction
What does that mean?
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 will set. Code also may refer to ECM detecting that EVAP system is unable
to achieve or maintain vacuum during test.
Symptoms
There will be no obvious symptoms to driver, other than MIL illumination.
Causes
A code P0446 could mean one or more of the following has happened:
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