Hello,

 

I have managed to pull the above noted codes...both at the same time (?)...I have read previous posts but would welcome any other ideas. Looks like a Vent Control Solenoid?

 

scott

You don't say what model and year ??????

 

SEA#3

You don't say what model and year ??????

 

SEA#3

 

Good point...that what happens when you spend too much time at the computer...car is a Legacy 2001 Wagon L.

 

cheers

 

scott

DTC P0440 — EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Two consecutive driving cycles with fault

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

Gasoline smell

There is a hole of more than 1.0 mm (0.04 in) dia. in evaporation system or fuel tank.

 

DTC P0446 — EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM VENT

CONTROL LOW INPUT

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Two consecutive driving cycles with fau

 

I would check the the vent valve connector first there maybe corrosion at the connector causing it not to operate and trip the P0440 code

The vent valve is under the lower right rear quarter panel , just above the carbon canister (black box )

 

For the leak you will want to check the gas cap for proper seal on the fill tube ,also check the carbon canister for any damage . Sometimes if you back into a snow pile that is iced up and crack the canister which causes a leak

 

 

Hope this helps

 

SEA#3

 

(PS the car is a manual transmission , right? )