What does code P0445 mean?

EVAP Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted: The EVAP purge control valve circuit has a short.

P0445 is rated as low severity. Minor issue — monitor and fix at convenience.

P0445

EVAP Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted

Powertrain Code · Low

What does P0445 mean?

The EVAP purge control valve circuit has a short.

System: EVAP System

P0445 is a powertrain diagnostic trouble code indicating evap purge control valve circuit shorted. This code is classified as low severity, which means: minor issue — monitor and fix at convenience.

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