Code PO446
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0446
Google man, found it in about 15 seconds...
the link should give you some insight..
Google man, found it in about 15 seconds...
the link should give you some insight..
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But Which Hoses ? The air hose ( breathing hose ) or evap hoses
And is there any cosiqurnces of I ignore it ?
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Yes, the evap lines. When I had that code, in the engine bay driver side, I had an evap hose that had disconnected. I just put it back on and the engine light went away. You would fail emissions if u didn't fix it
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It could be a number of things, most have already been mentioned. I would start with the least expensive items first. Replace the gas cap, use OEM. Then I would check for a faulty or loose evap hose. Check the ones under the hood first. Follow the hose all the way to the canister. The hose connected to the canister had worked its way loose when I was getting that code. If that doesn't work, next I would replace the solenoid that is on the canister. If those things don't work, then I would replace the canister. It's the most expensive part and it is just as likely some of those other things as it is the canister.
Other than failing to pass inspection, it will not harm the car if it is not corrected.
Other than failing to pass inspection, it will not harm the car if it is not corrected.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-2000.html
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no need to drop the differential...
Here is how I did it without messing with the rear hub and rear control arms, please refer to the diagram below.
I did not take pics, it was very dirty under there and dirt was landing on my face.
Once I had the car jacked up I was done in 90 minutes...
Here is how I did it without messing with the rear hub and rear control arms, please refer to the diagram below.
I did not take pics, it was very dirty under there and dirt was landing on my face.
Once I had the car jacked up I was done in 90 minutes...
- Jack up and properly support the passenger side rear of the car.
- Remove passenger side rear wheel.
- Remove the rear suspension brace, both sides.
- Removed the 3 nuts that hold the canister and disconnecting 3 hoses and the 2 connectors.
- Remove the charcoal canister mounting bracket, 2 bolts on the right side of the assembly.
- Remove the 6 10mm allen head bolts that hold the RH rear drive shaft to the differential. Mark the alignment of the axle to the differential.
- Carefully push the axle outward and drop it down to the side.
- Remove the rubber band type hangers that supports the exhaust pipes. this will give you enough room to move the drive shaft a few more inches out of the way.
- Remove the charcoal canister assembly. It might take you a few minutes to fit it through the opening.
- Replacing the new assembly is reverse of removal, including removing the mounting bracket on the right side of the assembly.
- Torque the drive shaft bolts to 61 ft/lbs in a cross pattern
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It could be a number of things, most have already been mentioned. I would start with the least expensive items first. Replace the gas cap, use OEM. Then I would check for a faulty or loose evap hose. Check the ones under the hood first. Follow the hose all the way to the canister. The hose connected to the canister had worked its way loose when I was getting that code. If that doesn't work, next I would replace the solenoid that is on the canister. If those things don't work, then I would replace the canister. It's the most expensive part and it is just as likely some of those other things as it is the canister.
Other than failing to pass inspection, it will not harm the car if it is not corrected.
Other than failing to pass inspection, it will not harm the car if it is not corrected.
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This post has the service and diagnostics pdf.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...0446-evap.html
it's too easy to think everyone else's problem is your problem. and it's too hard to re-write like a checklist of things to check, when you may forget and miss one.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...0446-evap.html
it's too easy to think everyone else's problem is your problem. and it's too hard to re-write like a checklist of things to check, when you may forget and miss one.
just a p0441 code means your VSV is "Open" check your evap line going to the VSV.
just a p0446 code means charcoal canister is stuck closed.
sounds like a clogged charcoal canister.
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/070...b/LexusVSV.pdf
just a p0446 code means charcoal canister is stuck closed.
sounds like a clogged charcoal canister.
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/070...b/LexusVSV.pdf