DTC P0446 [AJ]: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC P0446 [AJ] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0446 Change over valve (EVAP system leak detection pump) stuck close
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the pump load current (EVAP line pressure), while the EVAP leak monitor is operating. When the decrease in pump load current is less than the specification after the reference current value has been obtained, the PCM determines that the change over valve in the EVAP system leak detection pump has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is an intermittent monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Damaged change over valve (in EVAP system leak detection pump)
  • Short to power circuit between EVAP system leak detection pump terminal C and PCM terminal 1BA
  • PCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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