DTC P1446 - Fuel Tank Sensor Control Valve Circuit Low -

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DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
- Two consecutive driving cycles with malfunction
CAUTION: After repair or replacement of malfunctioning parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode < Ref. to OPERATION , CLEAR MEMORY MODE > and INSPECTION MODE < Ref. to OPERATION , INSPECTION MODE. >
WIRING DIAGRAM:

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Sensor Control Valve Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM. Turn ignition switch to ON. Measure voltage between ECM and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B134) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-):	Is the measured value more than 10 V?	Go to step 2.	Go to step 3.
2 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Check poor contact in ECM connector.	Is there poor contact in ECM connector?	Repair poor contact in ECM connector.	Even if MIL lights up, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. (However, the possibility of poor contact still remains.) NOTE: In this case, repair the following: Poor contact in fuel tank sensor control valve connector Poor contact in ECM connector Poor contact in coupling connectors
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUEL TANK SENSOR CONTROL VALVE AND ECM CONNECTOR. Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect connectors from fuel tank sensor control valve and ECM. Measure resistance of harness between drain valve connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (R144) No. 2 - Chassis ground:	Is the measured value more than 1 MΩ?	Go to step 4.	Repair ground short circuit in harness between ECM and fuel tank sensor control valve connector.
4 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUEL TANK SENSOR CONTROL VALVE AND ECM CONNECTOR. Measure resistance of harness between ECM and fuel tank control solenoid valve connector. Connector & terminal (B134) No. 1 - (R144) No. 2:	Is the measured value less than 1 Ω?	Go to step 5.	Repair harness and connector. NOTE: In this case, repair the following: Open circuit in harness between ECM and fuel tank sensor control valve connector Poor contact in coupling connectors
5 CHECK FUEL TANK SENSOR CONTROL VALVE. Measure resistance between fuel tank sensor control valve terminals. Terminals No. 1 - No. 2:	Is the measured value within 10 to 100 Ω?	Go to step 6.	Replace fuel tank control solenoid valve. < Ref. to FUEL TANK SENSOR CONTROL VALVE . >
6 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO FUEL TANK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE. Turn ignition switch to ON. Measure voltage between fuel tank sensor control valve and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (R144) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-):	Is the measured value more than 10 V?	Go to step 7.	Repair harness and connector. NOTE: In this case, repair the following: Open circuit in harness between main relay and fuel tank sensor control valve Poor contact in coupling connectors Poor contact in main relay connector
7 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Check poor contact in fuel tank sensor control valve connector.	Is there poor contact in fuel tank sensor control valve connector?	Repair poor contact in fuel tank sensor control valve connector.	Contact with SOA service center. NOTE: Inspection by DTM is required, because probable cause is deterioration of multiple parts.