Code PO449

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
165,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CPERRY54
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I changed the vent solenoid,and erased the code and it reappeared within minutes. what could be the problem? Thanks
Feb 21, 2020 at 3:02 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would go to the solenoid and test for power with the key on to the pink wire. If it does not have power, it cannot work.

Roy
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Feb 21, 2020 at 4:31 AM
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CPERRY54
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There is no power at the pink wire. Where do I go from here? appreciate it.
Feb 22, 2020 at 1:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Check the fuse I circled in the one diagram I sent you.

If there is power at the fuse, you have a wiring issue from the fuse to the solenoid.

Roy
Feb 22, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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