1997 Mercury Mountaineer ODB Code P0446

1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
102,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROR322
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I have code P0446 , what do i need to do to repair , and cleer code to pass emissoins test
Oct 25, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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RICKMAR
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P0446 Evaporative emissions control vent circuit low.

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If you are located in high corrosion environments
(Near salt water) salt air or anywhere that causes rust to form quickly...
Check for a broken wire near the left side frame rail near the rear axle. The wire could have a worn/bare spot and is making contact with the metal frame rail.
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Also a code P0446 could mean one or more of the following has happened:

* Faulty vent valve
* Open, short or excessive resistance on Vent valve control circuit
* Blockage of vent valve
* Bad PCM

Good Luck;
Rick
Nov 12, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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