DTC P0446: EVAP Vent Valve Performance: Description
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Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors performance of Evaporative emission (EVAP) system by applying a predetermined level of vacuum to EVAP system, then monitors vacuum decay rate. PCM sets DTC P0446 if vacuum decay rate is more than a predetermined value.