P1446 Trouble Code

View P1446 obd/2 error code description and symptoms. P1446 engine photo

The issue covered by the bulletin involves a power steering noise/whine or fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high pressure side power steering hose during extreme low outdoor temperature operation.

One example of this would be when an automatic vehicle in placed in gear. To prevent the added drag from the torque converter and transmission from reducing the idling speed, the PCM will command the idle control valve to allow more air to enter the engine, while at the same time, adjusting the injector pulse width to inject more fuel to suit the increased amount of air. Note that the idle air control valve is closed by the PCM when the throttle plate is opened to prevent excess air from entering the engine.

P1446 Error Code Repair Process :

If your p1446 evap canister vent control valve close check engine light is illuminated, it's best to take it in for diagnostic testing, which can feel like a hassle. Because while the lights vary in appearance from vehicle to vehicle, all have the same basic meaning: There's a problem with the car's emissions system. The on-board diagnostics system P1446 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different p1446 evap canister vent control valve close, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

P1446 is a kind of Powertrain Trouble Code

Powertrain of a modern automobile, comprising engine (with exhaust system), transmission, drive shaft, suspension and the wheels. In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant describes the main components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

Common Causes of P1446

A common cause of code P1446 is the failure of P1446 EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Close, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Exhaust gas leaks
Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position solenoid
EVAP system hose leaking
Open or short in the CMP sensor circuits

P1446 code for all cars

You can view according P1446 DTC for your car model. We selected several models to see obd2 solutions click and view it.

+P1446 Mercedes Sprinter

+P1446 Smart Crossblade

+P1446 Packard 200

+P1446 Kia Soul

+P1446 Toyota Es

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