Error code P0446
#1
Error code P0446
Just got CEL turned on with error code P0446 which is something related to emission control. I talked with dealer but they told me it won't be covered by powertran warranty. Anyone had this problem before? How to get it fixed?
I may have to go to some local garages instead of being ripped off by the stealer
I may have to go to some local garages instead of being ripped off by the stealer
#3
I made an appointment with the dealer to check out the car. They told me it might take a day so they offered me the loaner. Should I take it since my car is out of warranty, will they charge me for the loaner? May be $40 for ES, $45 for IS and $50 for RX
#5
Originally Posted by chicagoblknazn
Charge for a loaner?
#7
Originally Posted by JacobT
That's my thought too. I've never paid for the loaner before but this is the 1st time I went back to dealer after my warranty expired. So my Q is, since I have to pay for the repair, do I pay for the loaner too?
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#8
Originally Posted by JacobT
Just got CEL turned on with error code P0446 which is something related to emission control. I talked with dealer but they told me it won't be covered by powertran warranty. Anyone had this problem before? How to get it fixed?
I may have to go to some local garages instead of being ripped off by the stealer
I may have to go to some local garages instead of being ripped off by the stealer
#9
Originally Posted by koolaidman
446 is usually gas cap try tightening it.
#10
Originally Posted by JacobT
I have reset the CEL, tighted up the gas cap 3 times. and it came back on after about 30 miles. Do you think I should go ahead and buy a new gas cap or there's something really wrong with the emission system/
#11
i had something similar to that last year. i forgot exactly what code what i got was, but it was emissions. it turned out my charcoal canister was bad and needed to be replaced. get this, if it is emission problems, LEXUS SHOULD NOT CHARGE YOU AT ALL TO FIX. IT SHOULD BE FREE. many of us have received letters from lexus stating that they have extended emissions warranties to 10 years now. mention that to the dealer. don't let them steal your money!
edit:
found this for you:
P0446
EVAP Emission Control System Vent Control Malfunction
THIS WAS THE SAME CODE I HAD AND IT WAS THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. if you pay out of your own pocket, it should cost you around 500 i believe.
now that i think about it, i'm not sure if it was a nation extended emissions warranty or only a california extended. i'll check when i get home from work today.
edit:
found this for you:
P0446
EVAP Emission Control System Vent Control Malfunction
THIS WAS THE SAME CODE I HAD AND IT WAS THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. if you pay out of your own pocket, it should cost you around 500 i believe.
now that i think about it, i'm not sure if it was a nation extended emissions warranty or only a california extended. i'll check when i get home from work today.
Last edited by GSquicksilver; 08-11-05 at 01:34 PM. Reason: more info found
#12
Originally Posted by JacobT
I have reset the CEL, tighted up the gas cap 3 times. and it came back on after about 30 miles. Do you think I should go ahead and buy a new gas cap or there's something really wrong with the emission system/
#13
Yeah my gs did this last night. I took it up to autozone and got that code. I wasn't too worried about it, until i saw that reply about 500 bux. yikes! Another thing is that the tree hugging system on my 99 is quite a bit different than my 92 I think the canister is actually under the car.. I'll do some more research and see. If anyone finds anything out or has some other info, please post....
#15
Here's the update:
Stopped by dealer and talked with the service mgr. He promised to charge me 1/2 hr for diagnosis. If they found somthing that's not covered under warranty, he'd call and let me know the charge. So I picked up a loaner and drove to work.
After lunch, he called me and said they did a pressure test on the emission system and could not find any problem so they reset the system and my car is ready to go. Just picked it up, hope the CEL won't come back any more
2jz,
I also checked with him, the charcoal canister is not covered under the emission warranty. Only the cat. convert is.
Stopped by dealer and talked with the service mgr. He promised to charge me 1/2 hr for diagnosis. If they found somthing that's not covered under warranty, he'd call and let me know the charge. So I picked up a loaner and drove to work.
After lunch, he called me and said they did a pressure test on the emission system and could not find any problem so they reset the system and my car is ready to go. Just picked it up, hope the CEL won't come back any more
2jz,
I also checked with him, the charcoal canister is not covered under the emission warranty. Only the cat. convert is.