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DTC P0446 00: CV Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Problem: Notes

DTC P0446:00 DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

DTC P0446:00  CV solenoid valve control circuit problem 
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the CV solenoid valve circuit for an electrical failure. The test fails when the signal moves outside the minimum or maximum allowable calibrated parameters for a specified canister vent duty cycle by the PCM command.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION  Not applicable
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • CV solenoid valve connector or terminals malfunction
  • Short to ground or open circuit in CV solenoid valve power supply circuit
    • Short to ground in wiring harness between ENGINE1 15 A fuse and CV solenoid valve terminal A
    • ENGINE1 15 A fuse malfunction
    • Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay terminal D and CV solenoid valve terminal A
  • PCM connector or terminals malfunction
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between CV solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2BF
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between CV solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2BF
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between CV solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2BF
  • CV solenoid valve malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
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