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Diagnostic Trouble Code "P0446" (07.6/02)

Publication date: 1998-07-15
Reference number: 07.6/02

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE "P0446"

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE "P0446"

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): P-SI-MBNA-07.6/02, Date of Issue:  July 15, 1998
MERCEDES-BENZ: All Models With ME-SFI (Engines 104, 111, 112, 113, 119 And 120)
GROUP: 07.6 - Engine Combustion, Exhaust Emission Control

SUBJECT

ALL MODELS WITH ME-SFI (ENGINES 104, 111, 112, 113, 119 AND 120) 

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE "P0446"

SERVICE INFORMATION

In the event diagnostic trouble code "P0446" is encountered when performing a DTC readout with HHT, additionally check fuel tank pressure sensor (B4/3) and purge control valve (Y58/1). Perform appropriate test steps according to Diagnostic Manual "Engines, volume 4, section 9".

It is possible for code "P0446" to be displayed due to a malfunction with the fuel tank pressure sensor (B/43) and/or purge control valve (Y58/1).

In addition to performing test steps appropriate for code "P0446", perform test steps related to codes "P0443" and "P0450" when no fault is found with the charcoal canister shut of valve (Y58/4).