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Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab, 4Runner, Engine 2.4L, 2RZ-FE
1999 Tacoma. Diagnosing and repairing the catalytic converter.
Check engine light on: P0446 Evaporative System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction
Common Problems for P0446 Code
-Missing fuel cap
-Defective Evaporative Vent Valve
-Defective or damaged fuel cap
-Distorted, damaged or cracked Fuel Tank Filler Neck
-Torn or punctured Evaporative system hose(s)
-Defective Fuel Tank Sending Unit gasket or seal
-Split or damaged Carbon Canister
-Defective or damaged fuel tank
And Common Misdiagnoses
-Fuel cap
-Evaporative Purge Valve
-Evaporative Vent Valve
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Thank you thank you thank you straight forward and direct!
I had this code on my 99 4-Runner, and followed exactly the steps in this video, except for the smoke part – I went straight to the soap bubble leak test after confirming that the little electric valve was functioning, and I had exactly the same leak in exactly the same location! Thanks a lot Mr. Fix it Angel ! I'm so happy this component is located in the hood region instead of above the muffler in other Toyota's!
Hi angel, I have a 1998 toyota 4runner 2.7 4 cylinder. Lately, I have code p0441. I did replace the gas cap(brand stant) and cleae the code. Now the check engine light come back again. From your experience, can u show me what to check next? Should I replace the purge valve? Last question does the fuel filter ever need to replace? Toyota said their fuel filter is lifetime. Is that true? Thanks.
thank your very much for this video! found the exact same location on mines
awsome video man it help me a-lot thanks…..
Can leak be checked without a smoke machine? Can car engine be turn ON running while checking leaks with soap and water?
I went to several repairs shops and could not get my 1996 4 runner to pass smog. They gave me a p0446 code and by watching your video i was able to determine i had a leak in my charcoal canister. Thank you very much .
An emissions repair shop in Tucson couldn't figure out what was wrong with my Tacoma. I watch your video, and boom, problem found. And I'm no grease monkey.
Pretty sure the canister is bad on my 08 tundra. Getting error codes P2401, P043E, P043F, P2402, P2419, P2441, P2445. Haven't tested to see if it is leaking, but have also seen other errors with people getting water/fuel into the canister from topping off at the pump. Is there a way to open this canister and clean replace charcoal then seal back up? Rather then spending an arm and a leg to get a new one?
Would be nice next time to have you plug back in to show the codes are cleared .
you blew air into one side of the canister, what does the other side do? is there supposed to be a vacuum coming from there? or is the vacuum coming from the intake?
Nice tester with 9 volt battery! I used it since 1999 to test radiator cooling fans and recently used it to test IAC (ISC) rotary valve on Camry.
Also, here is my experience of fixing codes P0441, P0455 and P0456 on 05 4 cylinder Tacoma:http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/1142289-codes-p0441-p0455-p0456-05-4-cylinder-tacoma-repair-history-purge-valve.html
nice video sir . can u please teach us how to check o2 sensor is good or bad with multimeter I am waiting for a long time.
This is how we (and I) benefit from the experienced and generous techs who take the time to make a simple fix video. I'll admit evap is a system I'm not fully understanding yet. Thanks so much and have a dope holiday.
Man, I watch all your videos and they are all amazing. I don't even have to fix any of these issues but you do such a great job at making a straightforward, beautifully edited video with no bs. I appreciate your contribution to the amount of free knowledge out there.
highly innovative great video….
Couldn't have been any simpler diagnosis for evap code than this. Cheap and Simple fix too….Great video. Thanks!