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Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted?

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Old 07-22-2006, 06:18 PM
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P0445. okay, so i searched and found no definate answer. exactly what does this code mean? and how do i fix it?
 
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It means that the evaporative system vacuum solenoid isn't firing. I had the exact same problem with mine recently. I took it in under warranty and they said they found a wire near the front drive shaft was rubbing. They cut 10" out and soldered in a new chunk. Then they wire tied back into the frame rail.

The solenoid is energized to pull a vacuum on your tank and charchol canister.
 
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sadly being as i bought mine used as an 02, i dont have a warranty. where is the solinoid so i can try to track down any problems like that
 
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I believe its located with the charchol canister which is located near the frame rail behind the driver.
 
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awesome, thanks
 



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