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2002 Saturn SL1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Fuel tank, Tank pressure sensor.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on February 9, 2012

Code po446

Got the code and cant get rid of it ,replaced canister vent solenoid and still light comes on , do i need to replace the canister purge valve solenoid to get rid of this code. Thanks as i am stumped on theis ,and thanks for your help.
Avatar Asked by outsider947

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Replied on February 9, 2012

Go to this link: http://www.obd-codes.com/p0446

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 9, 2012


PCM uses fuel tank pressure sensor to detect vacuum decay of EVAP vent solenoid diagnostic.
Ensure fuel pressure sensor is not skewed.
Using scan tool, check fuel tank pressure sensor voltage. Sensor voltage should be 1.3-1.7 volts with ignition on and fuel cap removed.
Check for blocked or stuck EVAP vent solenoid valve.
Check for plugged, kinked or pinched vent hose.
Check for restricted EVAP canister.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on February 9, 2012

Just to add to this one to read the fuel tank pressure sensor you will need a scan tool not code reader that can read live engine data and that can display the fuel tank pressure ssnsor voltage.I would see what that voltage reads for the fuel tank sensor.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on February 10, 2012

ok where do i get this scan tool as i am not familiar with this .Is this a repair garage item or dealer item? Also there is no kink in line and fuses are good. Can i hook my volt meter to the incoming wires with ignition to acc to see if i am getting juice? Also replaced the evap canister and solenoid. Thanks again.

Tiny Response from outsider947
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