Workshop Manual

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6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
B DTC P0446 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 “Clear
Info” function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
B Poor connection at PCM – Inspect harness connectors
for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken
locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and
poor terminal to wire connection.
B Damaged harness–Inspect the wiring harness to the
EVAP canister vent solenoid, EVAP canister purge
solenoid and the fuel tank pressure sensor for an
intermittent open or short circuit.
B Kinked, pinched, or plugged vent hose–Verify that the
vent hose between the EVAP canister and EVAP
canister vent solenoid is not restricted.
Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since
the diagnostic test last failed may help determine
how often the condition that caused the DTC to be
set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the
condition.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
2. If a vent solenoid electrical fault is present, the purge
system will not operate correctly. Repairing the
electrical fault will very likely correct the condition
that set DTC P0446.
3. Checks the fuel tank pressure sensor at ambient
pressure.
4. Verifies that the fuel tank pressure sensor accurately
reacts to EVAP system pressure changes.
6. Checks for a blocked EVAP canister.
DTC P0446– EVAP Canister Vent Control Malfunction
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
— Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2 1. Ignition “ON.”
2. Capture Failure Records data for DTC P0446 and
clear DTCs.
3. Ignition “OFF.”
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Ignition “ON.”
6. Observe “Fuel Tank Pressure” on the Tech 2.
Does Tech 2 indicate “Fuel Tank Pressure” at the
specified value?
1.51V Go to Step 3
Go to Fuel
Tank
Pressure
System
3 IMPORTANT: Before continuing with diagnosis, zero
the EVAP pressure and vacuum gauges on the EVAP
pressure/purge cart J 41413 (refer to tool operating
instructions).
7. Replace the fuel cap.
8. Using the Tech 2, command the EVAP vent
solenoid “ON” (closed).
9. Connect the EVAP pressure/purge cart J 41413 to
the EVAP service port.
10.Using the EVAP pressure/purge cart J 41413,
pressurize the EVAP system to the specified value.
11.Observe “Fuel Tank Pressure” on the Tech 2.
Does Tech 2 indicate “Fuel Tank Pressure” at the
specified value?
1.52 – 1.69V Go to Step 4
Go to Fuel
Tank
Pressure
System
4 1. Maintain the EVAP pressure at 5 in. at H2O.
2. Using Tech 2, command the EVAP vent solenoid
“OFF” (open) while observing the EVAP pressure
gauge on the cart J 41413.
Does the EVAP pressure return to the specified value
within 5 seconds?
0 in. H2O
Refer to
Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 5