2005 Hyundai Elantra P0449

2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
106,145 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NGENO
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I am getting a P0449 code and want to know in laymens term what could be the problem. The code states that is a emmission control solonoid vent problem.
Mar 5, 2009 at 4:39 PM
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P0449 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Malfunction




Basically the PCM (vehice's computer) is not seeing the voltage potential it wants to see when the vent valve is off or commanded on. I would suspect it is the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid near or on top of the gas tank that is bad. To make sure you can check the voltage at the pink wire. It should be around 12 volts. If it is low, it may be bad wiring or the PCM, but not likely. If you have 12 volts suspect faulty solenoid.




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Mar 6, 2009 at 12:25 AM
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NGENO
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Thanks for quick response
Mar 6, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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