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DTC P0446: EVAP Emission System - Vent Control Circuit: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
Case 1 DTC Strategy
  • Clogging is monitored
  • Poor connection
  • Blockage of canister filter
  • Open or short in CCV circuit
  • Defective CCV
  • Defective ECM
Enable Conditions
  • Engine speed > 1600 rpm
  • Engine load = 20~85%, CCV "off"
  • Fuel tank pressure sensor voltage = 1.0~3.5V
  • Fuel level < 85%
  • PCSV duty is greater than or equal to 60%
Threshold value
  • Fuel tank pressure with CCV opened < -14.71 mmHg (for more 10 sec.)
Diagnostic Time
  • Continuous
MIL on condition
  • 2 driving cycles
Case 2 DTC Strategy
  • Surge voltage (Vps) is monitored
Enable Conditions
  • Battery voltage is greater than or equal to 10V
Threshold value
  • Vps < (B+) + 2V
Diagnostic Time
  • Continuous
MIL on condition
  • 2 driving cycles