Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0446 Lincoln
Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0446 Lincoln definition:
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 Lincoln will set. Code also may refer to ECM detecting that EVAP system is unable to achieve or maintain vacuum during test.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0446 Lincoln
There will be no obvious symptoms to driver, other than MIL illumination.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0446 Lincoln
A code P0446 Lincoln could mean one or more of the following has happened: Faulty vent valve Open, short or excessive resistance on Vent valve control circuit Blockage of vent valve Bad PCM
Possible Solutions
With a P0446 Lincoln OBD-II trouble code, here are some things to try: Replace Vent valve Repair open, short, or resistance problem in control circuit Repair open, or short, or resistance problem in power circuit Replace PCM
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Lincoln:
2013 Lincoln MKZ,2013 Lincoln MKT,2013 Lincoln MKS,2013 Lincoln MKC,2012 Lincoln MKZ,2011 Lincoln MKX,2010 Lincoln MKZ,2010 Lincoln MKT,2009 Lincoln MKS,2009 Lincoln C Concept,2008 Lincoln MKT Concept,2007 Lincoln Navigator,2007 Lincoln MKZ,2007 Lincoln MKX,2007 Lincoln MKR Concept,2006 Lincoln Zephyr,2006 Lincoln Mark LT,2006 Lincoln MKS Concept,2004 Lincoln Mark X Concept,2004 Lincoln Aviator Concept,2003 Lincoln Town Car,2003 Lincoln Aviator,2001 Lincoln MK9
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