Conditions for Running the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before the ECM can report DTC P0446 failed, DTCs P0442 and P0496 must run and pass.
- DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0128, P0502, P1106, P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1125, P1516, P2101, P2108, P2119, P2120, P2125, P2138 are not set.
- The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts.
- The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.
- The fuel level is between 15-85 percent.
- The start-up engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
- The start-up intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
- The start-up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.
- The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is less than 129 km/h (80 mph).
- DTC P0446 runs once per trip when the above conditions have been met.